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Barrel Aged Double Mochaccino Stout

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Chocolate, coffee and whisky character meet in this rich, full-bodied imperial milk stout. In April 2019 Pilot filled just four oak Speyside whisky barrels with a batch of Double Mochaccino, then bottled it by hand and left it naturally bottle conditioned. At 12.3% it is the brewery's most special beer to date, one to savour.

ABV
12.3%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecoffeeoak
chocolate
coffee
oak
roasted
dark fruit
Aroma
Chocolate and roasted malt dominate the nose, layered with pronounced espresso and cocoa notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Barrel Aged Double Mochaccino Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in color, with a dense, tight head that clings persistently to the glass. The beer presents minimal clarity, consistent with the style's full-bodied character and natural bottle conditioning. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate for an aged imperial stout.

deep mahoganydense headminimal claritylow carbonation

◌ Aroma

Chocolate and roasted malt dominate the nose, layered with pronounced espresso and cocoa notes. Beneath sits a subtle oak influence from the Speyside whisky barrels, adding vanilla and dried wood character. The 12.3% alcohol is present but integrated, lending a soft warmth rather than sharp volatility.

chocolate, espressooak, vanillaroasted maltalcohol warmth

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich chocolate and coffee, both lingering through the mid-palate with a creamy, smooth body. Oak and subtle whisky notes emerge mid-sip, adding depth and complexity. Bitterness registers at moderate intensity (65 IBU), balancing the sweetness without dominating; dark fruit undertones surface in the backdrop.

chocolate-forwardsmooth, full-bodiedoak, whiskymoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with chocolate and coffee persisting through the aftertaste. A dry, roasted edge emerges as the beer fades, complemented by lingering oak spice and the gentle alcohol burn characteristic of its strength.

warming finishchocolate persistencedry roasted edge
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
90
Appearance
85
Finish
86
Serve at 13–16°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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About Imperial Stout

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What is a Imperial Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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