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Chick-O-Stick Stout

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Creamy peanut butter and toasted coconut sit on a base of rich chocolate and subtle roast in this imperial stout, a Texas collaboration with Atkinson's Candy Company pitched on nostalgia. It was first brewed for Halloween, came back the following year and is poured at the Beer Garden. At 8.8% ABV it is a dessert-style stout; the brewery notes that it contains nuts.

ABV
8.8%
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
chocolatenuttytoasty
chocolate
nutty
toasty
roasted
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted malt and dark chocolate dominate the nose, grounded by subtle coffee undertones and a whisper of cocoa powder.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chick-O-Stick Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown color with minimal translucency, typical of the Imperial Stout style at SRM 40. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass wall. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, allowing the rich body to present without excessive fizz.

deep black-browncreamy head retentionopaquemoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt and dark chocolate dominate the nose, grounded by subtle coffee undertones and a whisper of cocoa powder. Peanut butter and toasted coconut emerge in the mid-notes, adding creamy, candy-like sweetness without overshadowing the base roast. The overall impression is dessert-forward yet anchored by genuine grain character.

dark chocolateroasted maltpeanut buttertoasted coconutcoffee

◐ Taste

Rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter lead on the palate, supported by a solid foundation of roasted, slightly bitter malt. The mid-palate remains smooth and full-bodied, with the toasted coconut and subtle coffee notes layering without harshness. Bitterness sits at a measured 65 IBU, present enough to balance the sweetness but never aggressive or astringent.

chocolate-forwardcreamy mouthfeelroasted grainrestrained bitternessnutty sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with residual chocolate and peanut butter lingering pleasantly on the palate. A gentle alcohol warmth (8.8% ABV) becomes evident in the aftertaste without becoming harsh or dominating.

chocolate aftertastewarminglong finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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