Omnipollo Noa Pecan Mudcake Basil Hayden BA | Imperial Pastry Stout

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

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Omnipollo’s Noa Pecan Mud Cake is already one of the most iconic pastry imperial stouts in the world — and this Basil Hayden Barrel-Aged edition elevates the legend to an entirely new dimension. Poured into the glass, it presents as an opaque, near-black body beneath a fine tan head with moderate retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass wall. The nose opens with an intoxicating wave of toasted pecan and dark chocolate ganache, followed by layers of vanilla cream, raisin, and a gentle waft of caramel-drenched bourbon oak from over two years resting in Basil Hayden barrels.

On the palate, the mouthfeel is luxuriously full and velvety — almost chewy — with a residual sweetness that recalls pecan praline and marshmallow, underscored by espresso bitterness that keeps indulgence in check. Warming notes of spiced bourbon weave through mid-palate, accompanied by dark dried fruit and a subtle maple suggestion. The finish is long and warming, with lingering cocoa and oak tannin. Best enjoyed as a slow sipper at cellar temperature, this is a collector’s release with genuine aging intrigue. Explore full community ratings on the [Untappd page](https://untappd.com/b/omnipollo-noa-pecan-mudcake-basil-hayden-barrel-aged/5678949).

Food Pairing

The Omnipollo Noa Pecan Mudcake Basil Hayden BA demands equally decadent company. Pair it with a dark chocolate and sea salt tart, where the cocoa bitterness mirrors the beer’s roasted backbone, or alongside a wedge of aged Comté cheese, whose nutty, crystalline texture harmonises beautifully with the bourbon-soaked pecan character. Both pairings reward patience and intentional sipping.

Omnipollo Noa Pecan Mud Cake Basil Hayden Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout