Speedway Stout Grand Prix Series – Chocolate Pecan Pie Edition (12% ABV)
AleSmith Brewing Company – San Diego, CA
Short Little History
The Speedway Stout Grand Prix Series represents AleSmith Brewing Company’s most indulgent side — transforming their world-famous Imperial Stout into a lineup of limited-edition dessert-inspired masterpieces. With the Chocolate Pecan Pie Edition, AleSmith pays tribute to a Southern classic, infusing the Speedway base with layers of roasted pecan richness, smooth chocolate, and buttery pie crust warmth. It’s a decadent celebration of flavor and craftsmanship, built on one of the most awarded stout foundations in the world.
Key Features
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Style: Imperial Stout with natural flavors
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ABV: 12.0%
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Series: Speedway Stout Grand Prix Series
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Flavor Profile: Chocolate, roasted pecans, caramelized sugar, and pie crust
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Brewery: AleSmith Brewing Company – San Diego, CA
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Format: 16oz cans
Tasting Notes
This rich, midnight-black stout opens with aromas of dark chocolate ganache, candied pecans, and toffee drizzle. Each sip delivers deep, layered flavors of roasted malt, sweet cocoa, and buttery pecan pie filling, balanced by subtle coffee undertones and a silky, warming finish. The mouthfeel is dense and creamy, giving dessert-level indulgence with just enough roast bitterness to keep things grounded.
Awards (Even from Past Releases)
While this variant is a limited, small-batch release, its Speedway lineage speaks for itself:
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Multiple World Beer Cup & GABF medals for Imperial Stout mastery
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Recognized globally among RateBeer’s Top 100 Beers in the World
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Grand Prix Series consistently praised for creative excellence and balance
Overall Expression of the Product
The Speedway Stout Grand Prix Series – Chocolate Pecan Pie Edition is a luxurious dessert stout that brings together rich chocolate decadence, nutty sweetness, and AleSmith’s signature roasted complexity. At 12% ABV, it’s bold yet smooth, evoking the essence of a homemade pecan pie drizzled in dark chocolate. Perfect for slow sipping or pairing with dessert, this beer embodies AleSmith’s tradition of turning craft into art — one indulgent sip at a time.