QUICK FACTS
- Name: Stone Xocoveza
- Public Release: Week of October 15th, 2018
- Web: stonebrewing.com/xocoveza
- Stats: 8.1% ABV, 50 IBUs
- Featured Ingredients: Chocolate, Coffee, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Nutmeg, Pasilla Peppers & Lactose
- Availability: Limited
- Packaging: 12oz six-pack cans, 22oz bottles, draft
- Distribution: Nationwide
- Shelf Life: Drink fresh or age at cellar temperature
THE BELOVED MEXICAN MOCHA STOUT RETURNS
It’s that time of year again! Stone’s deliciously distinctive mocha stout is harmoniously balanced with organic 100% cacao (made in-house) in addition to coffee, pasilla peppers, vanilla, cinnamon & nutmeg in the same beloved recipe that has made it such a fan favorite. This festive beer interpretation of Mexican hot chocolate is only available for a limited time, but can be enjoyed long into the spring and summer, as this gem will age beautifully no matter the season.
TASTING NOTES
- Appearance: Pours black with a thick brown head.
- Aroma: Intense cinnamon, cocoa and coffee are followed by nutmeg and peppers. As the beer warms up, the flavor combinations evolve and the cocoa and vanilla notes really start to open up.
- Taste: Cocoa and cinnamon are at the forefront. The coffee, nutmeg and vanilla follow, and the fruitiness and mild heat of the pasilla peppers come through nicely on the finish. Chocolate is present throughout.
- Palate: Full bodied and very smooth with a light bitterness. The sweetness adds a lot to this beer without being syrupy.
FOOD PAIRINGS
- Starters: Charred Brussels Sprouts**, Slow-Roasted Baby Back Ribs*, Beetroot Hummus***, Bacon-Wrapped Figs, Roasted Spiced Pecans, Candied Salmon, Coconut Shrimp
- Soups: Clam Chowder, Butternut Squash, Beef Stew, French Onion
- Main Courses: Slow-Roasted Brisket Sandwich**, Pork Belly Adobo*, Cardamom Rubbed Hangar Steak***, Coffee Dusted Filet, Stuffed Poblano Chili, Mushroom Stroganoff, Lamb Chops
- Desserts: Arbol Chili Dark Chocolate Cake**, Stone Ice Cream Sandwich*, Chocolate Lava Cake, Pecan Pie, Cinnamon Rolls
**Menu items available at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station
***Menu items available at Stone Brewing - Napa
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