Hunahpu's Imperial Stout - Cigar City Brewing

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rAvg: 4.56
pDev: 9.87%
Reviews: 537
Hads: 762

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Brewed by:
Cigar City Brewing

Florida, United States

Style | ABV
American Double / Imperial Stout | 11.00% ABV

Availability: Spring. bottle (462), on-tap (61), growler (9), cask (4), nitro-tap (1).

Notes:
In Mayan myth, Hunahpu gave cocoa to the Mayans. An Imperial Stout Aged On Cacao Nibs, Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Ancho Chilis, Pasilla Chilis and Cinnamon.

80 IBU

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Reviews by Ungertaker:

Ungertaker

Minnesota

4.68/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

2012 vintage, courtesy of Axic10 in the Secret Bunny BIF, thanks Alex! (reviewed from notes taken 4/10/2012)

A- pours a deep black with no light penetration. There is a mocha-colored, one-half finger head that rests atop this dark beast. Very little lacing is present.

S- Coffee, dark chocolate, chilis, vanilla, roasted malt, dried dark fruits come through in the background.

T- like a party! Vanilla presents itself immediately and is followed by cocoa. Dark fruit and molasses/brown sugar enter in shortly thereafter. Coffee makes a cameo somewhere in the mix. Finally, chili arrives casually late on the finish. At no point are any of the flavors unaccompanied; each just stands out at a different point.

M- Thick with enough carbonation to break it up just a bit. A coating is left with each sip.

O- I absolutely loved this beer. I would really like to try one of the barrel-aged variants. The complexity is unbelievable. I am glad that I drank this fresh so I have an experience to compare the BA version to if I ever get to try it.

Serving type: bottle

04-22-2012 22:00:18 | More by Ungertaker

More User Reviews:

hopluva1

Washington

3.25/5 rDev -28.7%

05-24-2013 18:28:42 | More by hopluva1

twizzbeatz

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4.75/5 rDev +4.2%

05-24-2013 16:13:35 | More by twizzbeatz

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4.75/5 rDev +4.2%

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ChrisMetcalfe

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4.75/5 rDev +4.2%

05-23-2013 18:43:05 | More by ChrisMetcalfe

sblank

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4.5/5 rDev -1.3%

05-23-2013 14:06:44 | More by sblank

Crysstorm

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4.75/5 rDev +4.2%

05-23-2013 12:44:14 | More by Crysstorm

ringhaver

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4.5/5 rDev -1.3%

05-23-2013 02:25:54 | More by ringhaver

CEDAMA

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5/5 rDev +9.6%

05-22-2013 20:23:33 | More by CEDAMA

velcrogrip

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5/5 rDev +9.6%

05-22-2013 03:54:30 | More by velcrogrip

Andreias21

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4.75/5 rDev +4.2%

05-21-2013 17:08:30 | More by Andreias21

CosmoHopHead

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4.5/5 rDev -1.3%

05-21-2013 04:07:06 | More by CosmoHopHead

jloomis

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5/5 rDev +9.6%

05-20-2013 00:26:04 | More by jloomis

johnnnniee

New Hampshire

4.23/5 rDev -7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Received in trade from cpetrone84, thanks for the opportunity Chris.
Pours a thick solid black color with a decent sized long lasting dark cocoa head. Smells of chocolate and roast up front with lots of anise and dark sugars supporting. Light cinnamon as well as earthy hops provide a bit of balance. Thick chocolate syrup, dark chocolate, licorice, nutmeg and cinnamon flavors come out up front. Lingering chocolate covered pitted fruits, licorice and roast coats the digestive track long after every sip. Thick body with a creamy syrupy mouthfeel and a light level of carbonation. This is a big thick sweet chewy stout, just the way I like them, bring on the diabetes.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 21:37:25 | More by johnnnniee