Hot Chocolate is an ode to the beauty that is Mexican Hot Chocolate. With a base beer consisting of a softly bittered Foreign Export Stout we then added copious amounts of milk sugar, vanilla, cocoa nibs, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and ancho chilies. All of these flavors and spice character are backed up by a huge chewy body; however, the restrained sweetness helps it retain its drinkable nature. The upfront chili heat is assertive, but quickly dissipates to the big chocolate character that had previously dominated the nose. Soon after, all flavors have melded, ending with bold cinnamon notes and hints of smoke from the Ancho Chilies. [Contains: Lactose, Chocolate, Ancho Chilies, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Vanilla / 6.6% ABV]