Speakeasy Brewing Scarface
Speakeasy Brewing Scarface is a 9.5% ABV American imperial stout from Speakeasy Ales & Lagers of San Francisco, California — a headline release in the brewery's Infamous Series alongside Old Godfather Barleywine and Blind Tiger Imperial IPA. At 50 IBU it pours like a big chocolate milkshake with a shot of espresso: roasted chestnuts, burnt cinnamon roll and dark malt over old-school earthy American hops, smooth and creamy yet sweet without being cloying. A 22oz bomber from San Francisco's Hunter's Point brewing district. Buy imperial stout online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 9.5%
- Bitterness: 50 IBU
- Size: 22oz
- Style: American imperial stout (base edition — not barrel-aged)
- Series: Speakeasy Infamous Series
- Origin: Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, San Francisco, California (est. 1997)
The Infamous Series' Stout
Speakeasy built its identity on Prohibition-era branding — the core Usual Suspects line and the bigger Infamous Series — and Scarface was the series' heavy hitter: a 9.5% imperial stout that scored a 97 overall in Craft Beer & Brewing's 2017 panel review. The name is pure gangster-era theater, not a licensed anything — the beer itself is all chocolate, espresso and roasted malt. Browse more Speakeasy Brewing beers and the craft beer collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose: roasted malt, chocolate and espresso. Palate: chocolate milkshake richness cut by an espresso shot — roasted chestnuts, burnt cinnamon roll, dark bread. Finish: smooth and creamy, earthy hops underneath, sweet without cloying. (97 overall, Craft Beer & Brewing panel review, 2017.)
How to Enjoy
Serve at cellar temperature (50–55°F) in a snifter. This is a dessert-course stout — pair with chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream or a cigar-style dark cigar's companion, or drink it as the nightcap itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong is Scarface? 9.5% ABV, 50 IBU — a full-strength American imperial stout in a 22oz bomber.
Is this the barrel-aged version? No — this is the base Scarface imperial stout; a separate bourbon barrel-aged variant exists.
Is Speakeasy still brewing? Speakeasy ceased operations in 2017 — remaining bottles are older-vintage stock.
A San Francisco imperial stout from the Prohibition branding era — order Speakeasy Scarface online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.