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The Aztec Mystic

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Pure chocolate, roasted coffee and a rich, syrupy sweetness give this Mexican spiced imperial stout its deeply layered character. Van Moll brews it at 10% ABV and 45 IBU, with Mexican spices adding their own twist to the style. It is part of the brewery's specials list, which also holds the Zoltan stouts and The Black Lodge.

ABV
10%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
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
chocolateroastedcoffee
chocolate
roasted
coffee
spicy
dark fruit
Aroma
Rich cocoa and dark chocolate lead, supported by roasted coffee grounds and a subtle char.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Aztec Mystic

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet-black with minimal transparency, typical of the style's high roast level. The dense, tan head forms quickly and clings to the glass with substantial lacing. Carbonation is moderate and restrained, allowing the beer's weight to dominate visually.

deep blackthick tan headslow fadelow carbonation

◌ Aroma

Rich cocoa and dark chocolate lead, supported by roasted coffee grounds and a subtle char. Mexican spices—cinnamon and possibly anise—add complexity without dominating. A faint note of dark fruit stone emerges beneath the roasted malt base.

roasted chocolatecoffee groundsspiced warmthdark fruit whisper

◐ Taste

The palate opens with syrupy chocolate sweetness balanced by 45 IBU of restrained bitterness. Mid-palate develops roasted coffee depth and a peppery spice finish from the Mexican additions. The alcohol warmth (10% ABV) integrates smoothly, lending body without harshness; lingering drying bitterness closes the flavor arc.

chocolate sweetnesscoffee backbonepeppery spicesmooth warming

◑ Finish

The finish persists with cocoa tannins and a mild roasted bitterness that fades gradually. Slight alcohol heat remains on the palate, reinforcing the beer's full-bodied character.

cocoa drynesslingering warmth
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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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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