Smog City Brewing The Nothing – Imperial Chocolate Stout

Named after the soul-consuming void from The NeverEnding Story, this beer is a deep, dark dive into pure decadence. Smog City has crafted an absolute chocolate bomb by combining darkly roasted chocolate malts with a generous infusion of two different types of raw cacao nibs. The result is a massive Imperial Stout that drinks like liquid dark chocolate, offering a rich profile of chocolate cake, Cuban coffee, and a hint of vanilla sweetness. Despite its formidable 9.3 percent ABV, it remains incredibly smooth and velvety on the palate, with a creamy body that balances the intense roast with a subtle, lingering cocoa powder finish. It is a bold, sophisticated sipper from Torrance that proves falling into the void isn’t such a bad thing after all, especially when it tastes this indulgent.

Style: Imperial Chocolate Stout
Brewery: Smog City Brewing
Region: Torrance, CA
ABV: 9.3%
Vol: 473ml