Moksa Brewing Eld Triple Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Eld is a monumental triple-barrel-aged imperial stout that pours pitch black with a fleeting mocha crown. The nose unfolds in layers: dark chocolate ganache, toasted oak, and warm vanillin lifted by orchard-fruit nuance from apple brandy casks. The palate is dense and decadent, weaving caramel, roasted malt, and dried figs with assertive bourbon character drawn from Old Rip Van Winkle barrels. Thomas H. Handy rye contributes peppery spice and oaky tannin, while spirit warmth lingers across a finish marked by vanilla, charred oak, and lasting bittersweet cocoa depth.

Food Pairing

Pair with a slow-braised short rib glazed in dark chocolate and coffee reduction, where roasted malt and bourbon depth amplify the meat’s richness. For dessert, try a vanilla bean crème brûlée or aged blue cheese with fig jam, allowing the stout’s oak, vanillin, and dried-fruit complexity to harmonize beautifully with sweet and savory contrasts.

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.