Score: 98/100 – World-Class
Appearance 6/6
The beer pours a clear black with moderately tall, dense, creamy, deep tan head. Good foam retention. A great looking stout.
Aroma 23/24
Strong intensity with good balance. The aroma is deep and enticing with great complexity and a well-integrated special ingredient.
Big dark malts and coffee take the lead while being supported by mild esters, a splash of alcohol, and ample hop character. No apparent off-notes.
Flavour 40/40
Strong intensity with bitter balance and assertive perceived bitterness.
The flavour is dark malt-focused with well-integrated coffee character. Mild fruity esters and a touch of alcohol. Healthy dose of hops in there too. Quite a bit of complexity and a smashing flavour intensity.
Mouthfeel 10/10
Medium-full body with moderate carbonation. The mouthfeel is somewhat creamy yet prickly with a mouth-coating quality and mild slickness. Restrained alcohol warming and a medium-sweet finish. No astringency or harshness on the palate. Great stuff.
Overall 19/20
This variation of Péché Mortel is no doubt a world-class stout. Without a direct comparison, it’s hard to say how much it varies from the regular Péché as the only changed variable seems to be the coffee type.
In any case, this edition delivers a stellar drinking experience and it’s well worth seeking out. I’d find it interesting to sit down with one of these and the regular Péché to see what the differences are…
Beerfection | Craft Beer Reviews | Montreal, Canada 