New Belgium Lips of Faith Cocoa Mole
From New Belgium Brewing – Say hola to a spiced up ale full of cocoa and ancho, guajillo, chipotle peppers. But don’t fear the heat, because plenty of caramel and chocolate malts bring a smooth, complex flavor. Scents of cinnamon when poured will have your saying “¡Ole For Mole!”
New Belgium Brewing – New Belgium Lips of Faith Cocoa Mole – 22 oz. bottle poured into a goblet. 9% abv.
Appearance: Pours a very dark red with a thick tan ring.
Aroma: Cinnamon, cocoa, chili, bread dough, sassafras.
Taste: Dry semi sweet cocoa, cinnamon, vanilla, sugar, sassafras, chili pepper. Fairly hidden alcohol presence.
Mouthfeel: Thin side of medium, pepper heat.
Overall: Awesome flavor profile. I think the only thing I could critique it on is is the viscosity. I would have liked a bit more body. I’m amazed this was 9%, as it drank more like a 6-7% beer at the most. If you liked the profile on Stone 11.11.11 or even Hunahpu, you’ll enjoy this as well.
March 19, 2012 @ 10:39 am
Thanks for the review! This beer has been a revelation for me. The balance of the heat and sweet was spot on in my mouth. Your point to the body is a good one though, maybe it could have been a little bigger, bolder… Anyway, thanks.
March 15, 2012 @ 7:49 am
I think the cinnamon profile was a little too much. I preferred New Holland’s El Mole Ocho, Dogfish Head’s Theobroma, and even the Sam Adams’ Vixen. I did like the amount of heat in this one though.