Scratch #27 2010 Cocaoabunga
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Brewery: Troegs Brewing
Alcohol By Volume: 6.70%
Beer Style: Stout
Availability: Limited
Average of 1 rating: 4.0 stars.
Description:
Scratch #27-2010 begins a new fold in the Scratch series. For the next several batches individual Troegs brewers will create recipes of their choice. First up, The Ticeman had a hankering for a sweet stout, so the Troegs brothers and all the brewers met with Scharffen Berger Chocolate Company engineers to eat ridiculous amounts of cocoa nibs and chocolates over a few pints of beer.
This collaboration resulted in the delivery of a special blend of cocoa nibs that were added during the boiling process. In addition to the nibs, lactose was added at the end of the boil to give a little sweetness in the body. The addition of Galena and Simcoe hops lends a subtle fruity balance. After primary fermentation, the beer was aged for three weeks on a blend of cocoa nibs and Ugandan vanilla beans.
Dubbed Cocaoabunga, this unfiltered beer has a pleasant cocoa aroma, a subtle sweetness in the mouthfeel, a full-bodied flavor, and hints of vanilla. Enjoy!
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Appearance - 4.0
Pours a 1/2 inch of medium-tan head. It has ok retention and leaves a good deal of lacing. The beer is a dark brown that is mostly opaque.
Aroma - 3.5
A very pleasant aroma. There is a alternating cocoa/vanilla smell as well as a bit of citrus.
Mouthfeel - 4.0
Medium in body with low carbonation creating a smooth creamy feeling.
Taste - 4.0
A nice amount of cocoa flavor followed up by a touch of vanilla and lactose. It finishes with a muted citrus flavor and some bitterness. The bitterness complements the flavors well, it's not over-powering in any way.
Overall - 4.0
This is a great stout! I'd personally rather see this become a year round then the Java Head Stout. If you get a chance give it a try.
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