A Note on This Beer
Mr. Sandman, bring me a beer,
(Bung bung bung bung)
Fill it with cacao for plenty of cheer,
(Bung bung bung bung)
Give it vanilla and plenty of spice,
(Bung bung bung bung)
Then tell me every sip goes down so nice!
I don’t think the Chordettes were singing about River North Brewery’s Mayan Chocolate Mr. Sandman (2021) — but, after one sip, I sure am!
The Denver crew brought back the luscious, sweet n’ spicy, small batch variant of their esteemed Mr. Sandman Imperial Stout. It’s been over two years since the last songworthy release, and it went so fast that most Tavour members never even got a look, let alone a taste!
True to its name, Mayan Chocolate Mr. Sandman swirls with cacao nibs, vanilla beans, cinnamon, and chili peppers.
Melodies of rich, dark chocolate and bright, spicy undertones play with each sip. Creamy refrains of vanilla ebb and flow throughout each mouthful.
And, while singing out loud is totally natural when sipping, that 11.1% ABV can quickly shift the tune from barbershop bops to choco-late night lullabies.
It is called Mr. Sandman, after all!
*In a Paste Mag blind tasting, River North’s original Mr. Sandman was declared the #1 Imperial Stout in the World, beating out hundreds of other dark beer masters!
Tavour strictly supports independent beer. River North Brewery is certified independent by the Brewers Association