Side Project Brewing Coconut Vibes (2025)

Name: Side Project Brewing Coconut Vibes (2025)
Brand: Beer
SKU: 692578c41603da4c15c294b2
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.39 (299 reviews)

Imperial Stout 12 º

Side Project Brewing

Coconut Vibes (2025) is a decadent and massive Imperial Stout that masterfully integrates an aggressive infusion of raw and toasted coconut flakes. The sensory experience is dominated by a lush, tropical coconut character that weaves through a robust base of dark chocolate, espresso, and black licorice. The use of both raw and toasted coconut provides a multi-dimensional layering of fatty richness and caramelized sweetness, which tempers the intense roasted malt bitterness. Despite its staggering strength, the alcohol manifests as a gentle, integrated warmth rather than a sharp burn, creating a harmonious, velvet-textured profile that lingers with notes of cocoa and macaroons.

Appearance. Jet black and completely opaque. It pours with a dense, persistent dark tan head that leaves significant oily lacing and visible legs on the glass, indicative of its high viscosity and alcohol content.

Aroma. The aroma is highly intense, characterized by a massive wave of sweet, shredded coconut and toasted macaroon. Beneath the coconut lies a complex foundation of bittersweet chocolate, roasted coffee beans, and subtle dark fruit esters reminiscent of dried figs and plums. A faint, clean alcohol warmth is present but well-integrated.

Taste. The initial impression is one of overwhelming coconut richness and dark cocoa sweetness. The mid-palate reveals layers of burnt grain, espresso, and black currant, balanced by a firm hop bitterness and roasted char. The finish is remarkably long and lingering, transitioning from a creamy coconut sweetness to a clean, drying roasted bitterness with a hint of vanilla-like oak character from the stainless aging process.

Mouthfeel. Very full-bodied, thick, and chewy with a luscious, velvety texture. The carbonation is low to moderate, emphasizing the beer's weight and richness. A smooth, rising warmth is noticeable on the swallow, but it remains free of any harsh or solventy edges.

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