If you’re after dessert in a glass, Vault City Crunch Chocolate Honeycomb Imperial Stout is here to deliver. This rich and warming 15% ABV brew is a bold leap from Vault City’s signature sour range, diving headfirst into the world of decadent dark ales. It’s a velvety, chocolate-forward Imperial Stout, brewed with real milk chocolate and honeycomb, wrapped up in that smooth, luxurious body you want from a big stout.
Made in Edinburgh, Scotland, this beer starts with a malt base packed full of roasted grains, which bring deep notes of cocoa and coffee. The addition of honeycomb introduces a nostalgic sweetness, while milk chocolate adds silky depth and richness. The result is a complex yet comfortingly sweet brew with just enough bitterness from the roasted malt to balance things out. It’s indulgent, satisfying, and perfectly designed for sipping slowly on a cold evening — or treating yourself on a cosy night in.
Tasting Notes
• Appearance: Deep black pour with a tan, mocha‑coloured head that clings to the glass.
• Aroma: Big hit of melted chocolate, burnt sugar, toasted malt and honeycomb sweetness.
• Flavour: Layers of rich milk chocolate, honeycomb crunch, subtle coffee bitterness and roasted malt complexity.
• Mouthfeel: Thick, velvety, full-bodied mouthfeel with low carbonation and a luxurious finish.
Food Pairings
• Cheese: Try with aged Gouda or a creamy blue cheese — both enhance the beer’s sweet and savoury richness.
• Meat Dishes: Pairs perfectly with braised beef, steak and ale pie, or a sticky BBQ pulled pork sandwich.
• Spicy Cuisine: Use its chocolate notes to mellow the heat of smoky chipotle dishes or Mexican mole sauces.
• Desserts: Ideal with dark chocolate brownies, honeycomb toffee, tiramisu or a rich chocolate fondant.
Vault City Brewing was founded in 2018 and quickly rose to become one of the UK’s most adventurous modern breweries. Based in Portobello, Edinburgh, Vault City built its reputation on experimental sour beers crafted with a unique house mixed-culture yeast. Over the years, they’ve expanded their range to include dessert-inspired stouts, cocktail-themed sours, and limited-edition small-batch brews. Their Crunch series – a play on nostalgic chocolate bars – showcases their ability to master sweetness and complexity in equal measure.
In 2022, their Portobello taproom was named Best UK Brewery Taproom, cementing their status as an essential stop for beer lovers visiting Edinburgh. Whether it’s a fruit bomb sour or an indulgent stout, Vault City brews with boldness, creativity and precision.
This limited-edition Imperial Stout is a highlight in any fridge and a fantastic choice for fans of dessert-style beers. Whether you’re new to the Vault City range or a seasoned fan, this release is a decadent winter warmer that belongs in your next craft beer online order.
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