Evil Twin Imperial Biscotti Break 4Pk

Evil Twin Imperial Biscotti Break 4Pk is an 11.5% ABV American imperial stout sold in four 16 oz cans. Scoring a 96 on BeerAdvocate across more than 4,500 ratings, this coffee-and-cacao-laced stout from Danish brewer Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø has become one of the most celebrated non-barrel-aged imperial stouts in American craft beer.

Quick Facts: ABV: 11.5%  |  Origin: New York, United States  |  Style: American Double/Imperial Stout  |  Brewery: Evil Twin Brewing

Production & Heritage

Evil Twin Brewing was founded by Danish brewer Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø as a "gypsy" operation — brewing recipes on contract at established facilities across Europe and the United States rather than owning a single brewhouse. The original Imperial Biscotti Break recipe was produced at Westbrook Brewing Co. in South Carolina before the brand eventually established Evil Twin NYC in Ridgewood, Queens. The beer is brewed with coffee beans, cacao nibs, vanilla, almond, and biscotti flavoring, building its complexity through ingredient layering rather than barrel aging or pastry-stout excess.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Freshly roasted espresso dominates the nose, followed by vanilla-almond sweetness and a backdrop of dark roasted malt. A latte-like foam head reinforces the coffeehouse impression before the first sip.

Taste: Toasted almond and roasted malt arrive first, quickly joined by lightly acidic coffee and milk chocolate at mid-palate. Bittersweet dark chocolate, cinnamon, and amaretto-like warmth develop through a thick, velvety body, while the 11.5% ABV provides a warming foundation without harsh alcohol burn.

Finish: Long and bittersweet, with roasted grain, espresso, and lingering dark chocolate anchoring a syrupy mouthfeel. Low, creamy carbonation carries the flavors out slowly, leaving a dry cocoa and coffee roast impression that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Biscotti Break

Serve at cellar temperature — around 50–55°F — in a snifter or tulip glass to concentrate the aromatic layers of espresso and chocolate. This stout is built for slow sipping, and its intensity rewards patience as it warms slightly in the glass. For cocktail-adjacent applications: use it as the base in a Beer Float with vanilla bean ice cream, where the roasted coffee and cacao amplify the dessert element; try it in a Black Velvet variation layered with sparkling wine for a dramatic textural contrast; or incorporate a small pour into a Stout Flip shaken with egg yolk, simple syrup, and nutmeg for a rich after-dinner drink.

Best For

• Gifting a craft beer enthusiast who collects high-rated imperial stouts
• After-dinner dessert course pairing alongside chocolate or espresso-based sweets
• Tasting flights comparing adjunct imperial stouts side by side
• Cold-weather evening sessions where a single high-ABV pour replaces a six-pack

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Biscotti Break taste like? Imperial Biscotti Break delivers bold espresso, dark chocolate, and toasted almond flavors through a full, syrupy body with low carbonation and a long bittersweet finish. Vanilla and cinnamon add warmth and spice beneath the dominant roast character.

How does Biscotti Break compare to Founders KBS? Both are elite-tier American imperial stouts, but KBS derives much of its complexity from bourbon barrel aging, while Imperial Biscotti Break achieves its depth through coffee, cacao, vanilla, and almond without barrel influence. Biscotti Break also tends to be more widely available year-round, whereas KBS follows a limited annual release schedule.

Is Biscotti Break good for sipping neat? At 11.5% ABV with a heavy, velvety body and layered flavor profile, Imperial Biscotti Break is specifically designed for slow, contemplative sipping rather than casual drinking. Its intensity and richness make it more comparable to a digestif than a session beer.

Where is Biscotti Break made? Imperial Biscotti Break is produced by Evil Twin Brewing, which was founded as a gypsy brewing operation by Danish brewer Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø. The brand is now headquartered in Ridgewood, Queens, New York, with its dedicated production facility, Evil Twin NYC.

What foods pair well with Biscotti Break? Dark chocolate truffles amplify the cacao and espresso notes; tiramisu mirrors the coffee-vanilla-almond flavor architecture almost exactly; aged Gouda or Gruyère provides a salty, caramelized counterpoint to the malt sweetness; smoked brisket matches the roasted intensity; and crème brûlée bridges the vanilla and bittersweet chocolate elements.

What sizes does Biscotti Break come in? This product is sold as a 4-pack of 16 oz (pint) cans, totaling 64 oz of beer per package.

Is Biscotti Break worth the price? Imperial Biscotti Break positions as a premium craft imperial stout, and its 96-point BeerAdvocate rating, 11.5% ABV, and multi-adjunct recipe place it among the top-tier options in its category — competitive with bourbon barrel-aged stouts that often carry higher price tags.

Why Biscotti Break?

Imperial Biscotti Break stands apart from the crowded American imperial stout field by building its entire flavor identity around a single, fully realized concept — Italian biscotti — using coffee, cacao nibs, vanilla, and almond rather than relying on barrel aging for complexity. Its 96-point BeerAdvocate score across thousands of reviews places it in genuinely rarefied company for a non-barrel-aged stout. The gypsy-brewing origin story means the recipe was tested and refined across multiple world-class facilities before settling into permanent production in Queens. For drinkers who want a dessert stout with intellectual depth rather than sugary novelty, this remains one of the most respected options available.