Détails techniques
Style
Impériale Stout
Degré d'alcool
12.4%
Origine
ÉTATS-UNIS
Vieillissement
Bourbon barrel 15+ months
Profil de dégustation
The nose announces profound bourbon-soaked complexity: waves of dark molasses, vanilla-laced oak, and bittersweet chocolate mingle with whispers of charred caramel and toasted coconut. On the palate, viscous and warming, layers of bourbon barrel influence merge seamlessly with the imperial stout foundation—rich toffee, dark stone fruit, and espresso roast build against a backdrop of subtle leather and tobacco leaf. The finish extends luxuriously, balancing residual sweetness with oak tannins and a gentle alcoholic warmth that never overwhelms, leaving lingering notes of dried fig and caramelized brown sugar.
Accords avec les aliments
Pair with dark chocolate torte enriched with salted caramel or espresso ganache, where the beer’s bourbon-barrel depth amplifies cocoa intensity while cutting through richness. Equally compelling alongside slow-braised short ribs with reduction sauce, as the stout’s roasted malt character and oak tannins complement charred meat proteins while the residual sweetness balances savory umami depth.
About Moksa Brewing Company
Moksa Brewing Company was established in 2016 in Rocklin, California, quickly earning recognition as one of the most sought-after craft breweries on the American West Coast. Founded by Kenny Goss and Dan Carnahan, Moksa has built its reputation on an unwavering commitment to brewing intensely hopped, fruit-forward IPAs that showcase the full aromatic potential of contemporary hop varieties. The brewery’s name, derived from the Sanskrit word for liberation, reflects their philosophy of freeing beer from conventional boundaries through bold experimentation and meticulous attention to ingredient quality.
Moksa specializes in hazy IPAs and double IPAs that emphasize tropical fruit characteristics, juicy mouthfeel, and vibrant hop expression while maintaining exceptional balance. Their small-batch approach and limited distribution model have cultivated a devoted following, with releases regularly drawing enthusiasts from across the region. The brewery operates from a compact facility where hands-on production methods ensure consistency and quality control. Moksa has become emblematic of California’s modern IPA movement, distinguished by their technical precision and willingness to push the boundaries of hop-centric brewing while maintaining the drinkability that has become their hallmark.
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