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Adobe Igloo

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A New Mexican winter warmer: dark red, full-bodied and malty, with dusty raw cocoa and red chile flavor without the heat. Cacao nibs and red chile flakes stand in for the usual extra hops or winter spice blend and draw on the state's culinary heritage. A seasonal at 6.0% ABV and 18 IBU, canned in a design inspired by New Mexico.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltychocolatespicy
malty
chocolate
spicy
roasted
caramel
Aroma
Dusty cocoa powder and roasted grain lead the bouquet, with supporting notes of caramel malt and subtle earthiness.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Adobe Igloo

◎ Appearance

Deep ruby-red hue with a warm, translucent quality that catches light with an amber undertone. A modest tan head forms and settles to a thin collar with good Schaumhaftung along the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, lending gentle effervescence without aggressive bubble streams.

deep ruby-redtranslucent ambermoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Dusty cocoa powder and roasted grain lead the bouquet, with supporting notes of caramel malt and subtle earthiness. Red chile flakes contribute a dry, peppery character without aggressive heat—more herbaceous than spicy on the nose. Underlying malt sweetness provides a soft foundation without floral or fruity esters.

dusty cocoared chileroasted malt sweetness

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and malty on entry, with prominent dark chocolate and cocoa nib character that unfolds across the mid-palate. Red chile arrives as a savory, slightly peppery thread rather than a burning sensation, weaving through caramel and roasted grain notes. Bitterness is restrained at 18 IBU, allowing malt richness and the chile-cocoa interplay to dominate; finish is smooth without astringency.

chocolate forwardred chile spicefull malt bodylow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, with lingering cocoa dryness and a faint peppery fade. Aftertaste remains centered on malt and chocolate rather than hop bitterness, leaving a warming, slightly dusty quality on the palate.

cocoa drynesswarmingsmooth exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About Winter Warmer

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