Cocoa Molé
New Belgium Brewing Company

Cocoa MoléCocoa Molé
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From:
New Belgium Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Chile Beer
ABV:
9%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.98 | pDev: 13.32%
Reviews:
279
Ratings:
1,025
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 22, 2022
Added:
Jan 20, 2012
Wants:
  136
Gots:
  199
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Rated: 3.59 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Jan 22, 2022
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Reviewed by GarrettB from Colorado

3.19/5  rDev -19.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
September 26th, 2015 - In the same vein as Stone's famous Xocoveza, New Belgium has their Cocoa Mole, a deep and dark looking brew being served here at the Tour de Fat. The smell conjures images of childhood mornings snacking on the terrible tasting brown sugar Pop-Tarts matched with sweet grapes, and even a little clove spice. The body is thin but the carbonation compensates for the lack of gravity. I also note that the flavor is quite sweet, and finally delivers the Mexican chocolate kick in the aftertaste. Not bad for a beer sloshing around a festival.
Nov 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.11 by Dalbeast from Wyoming

May 11, 2019
 
Rated: 3.98 by Kolb from Montana

Apr 26, 2019
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Reviewed by hughesst from Washington

4.74/5  rDev +19.1%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
This is my first review and I wanted to set my own standard. I distinctly remember Cocoa Mole as the best beer I've ever had. Perfect balance of sweetness and heat with a super smooth aftertaste. I wish it hadn't been retired.
Sep 17, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by csfcmitchell from Texas

Sep 03, 2018
 
Rated: 2.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 02, 2018
 
Rated: 4.22 by TheHopsman from Nebraska

Jun 25, 2017
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Rated by Fordcoyote15 from Pennsylvania

3.9/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4
It's a sweet, flat, cinnamon bomb that is awful until it's redeeming pepper bite
May 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.96 by WastingFreetime from Wisconsin

Feb 17, 2017
 
Rated: 4.2 by C_Pel from Pennsylvania

Dec 01, 2016
 
Rated: 4.13 by Shafaegalo from Texas

Sep 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4.08 by Its_Dipset_Eyy from California

Aug 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.24 by BeerBeast from Florida

Jul 21, 2016
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Reviewed by matcris from Arizona

4.46/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
APPEARANCE: Brown almost ruby or tea like up to the light. Very quickly dissipating head, down to a ring. Nice looking level of carbonation when rocking the glass.
AROMA: Chile peppers right off the bat, caramel, slight chocolate, slight cinnamon.
TASTE: Cinnamon, immediately followed by mild chocolate and caramel. The peppers kick in towards the finish and adds some great flavor.
FEEL: Acidic, medium body, slightly chewy, dry on finish, but a little sticky at the same time.
OVERALL: A little disappointed in the aroma dept, however, the flavor more than makes up for it. I don't get any alcohol in the aroma or taste. The beer has great, but fairly mild building spiciness to it. Cinnamon more so in the taste than aroma. Just a pleasure to drink, will be picking up more.
Jun 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by bluehende from Delaware

May 31, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by akolb from Colorado

May 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by IckyT2012 from Florida

Apr 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4.29 by MrHolden from Texas

Mar 29, 2016
 
Rated: 4.1 by jera1350 from Minnesota

Mar 27, 2016
Cocoa Molé from New Belgium Brewing Company
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 1025 ratings