Evil Twin Strawberry Jelly Donut Even More Jesus 4Pk

Evil Twin Strawberry Jelly Donut Even More Jesus 4Pk is a 12% ABV imperial stout brewed with strawberry and donut-inspired flavors, sold in a 4-pack. Built on the backbone of Evil Twin's acclaimed Even More Jesus base stout, this variant tempers the original's aggressive roast character with candied strawberry sweetness and pastry-like richness.

Quick Facts: ABV: 12%  |  Origin: Ridgewood, Queens, New York  |  Style: Imperial Stout  |  Brewery: Evil Twin Brewing

Production & Heritage

Evil Twin Brewing was founded by Danish brewer Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø, who operated as a nomadic ("gypsy") brewer for years before opening a permanent brewery in Ridgewood, Queens, in January 2019. Even More Jesus is one of the brewery's flagship imperial stouts, and this Strawberry Jelly Donut variant adds strawberry flavoring and donut-inspired adjuncts to that dark, roasty base. The result shifts the profile from a punishing roast-forward stout into a pastry stout that balances bitter, charred malts with fruity sweetness—a formula that has earned the beer a 3.7 out of 5 rating on Untappd across more than 1,300 reviews.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Strawberry syrup arrives first, quickly followed by roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a subtle herbal, charred malt character. The overall impression recalls a freshly glazed jelly donut sitting next to a cup of black coffee.

Taste: The entry is sweet and lush, with candied strawberry and molasses leading into a mid-palate of nougat, dark chocolate, and sweet cream. As the beer opens up, the signature roasty bitterness of the Even More Jesus base asserts itself, preventing the sweetness from becoming one-dimensional. At 12% ABV, there is moderate warmth but limited alcohol burn.

Finish: Medium in length, with lingering roast coffee and a trailing strawberry note that fades into bittersweet chocolate. The body, while rich, runs slightly leaner than some pastry stouts at comparable ABVs.

How to Drink Strawberry Jelly Donut EMJ

Serve at cellar temperature, around 50–55°F, in a tulip glass or snifter to concentrate the aromatics. This is a beer built for slow sipping—its 12% ABV and layered sweetness reward patience. While not a traditional cocktail ingredient, imperial stouts of this intensity work in beer-based drinks: a Stout Float paired with vanilla bean ice cream amplifies the pastry character; a Black Velvet variation using sparkling wine adds contrast to the richness; and blending a small pour into a Boilermaker alongside a clean bourbon creates an indulgent pairing.

Best For

• Gifting a craft beer enthusiast who gravitates toward pastry stouts and dessert-inspired brews
• Dessert course pairing at a dinner party—served alongside chocolate cake or berry tarts
• Sharing among friends during a structured tasting of Evil Twin's Even More Jesus variant lineup
• Cold-weather evening sipping when a rich, high-ABV beer suits the mood

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Strawberry Jelly Donut EMJ taste like? It leads with candied strawberry and molasses sweetness, transitions through dark chocolate and nougat, and finishes with roasted coffee bitterness. The overall impression is a dessert-like imperial stout that balances fruit, pastry, and roast.

How does Strawberry Jelly Donut EMJ compare to the original Even More Jesus? The original Even More Jesus is a straight imperial stout known for its aggressive roasty bitterness and coffee-forward profile. The Strawberry Jelly Donut variant uses the same base but layers in strawberry sweetness and donut-inspired character, significantly softening the roast and pushing the beer into pastry stout territory.

Is Strawberry Jelly Donut EMJ good for sipping neat? Yes—its 12% ABV, rich malt body, and complex layering of strawberry, chocolate, and coffee make it well-suited to slow, contemplative sipping at cellar temperature. A tulip glass or snifter helps concentrate the aroma.

Where is Strawberry Jelly Donut EMJ made? It is brewed at Evil Twin Brewing's brick-and-mortar facility in Ridgewood, Queens, New York City, which has been the brewery's permanent production home since 2019.

What foods pair well with Strawberry Jelly Donut EMJ? Dark chocolate truffles complement the stout's cocoa and roast notes. Cheesecake with berry compote mirrors the strawberry sweetness. Smoked brisket provides a savory counterpoint to the malt richness. Blue cheese leverages the beer's sweetness to balance pungent funk. Pecan pie echoes the nougat and caramel tones in the mid-palate.

What sizes does Strawberry Jelly Donut EMJ come in? It is commonly available as a 4-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format for this release from Evil Twin Brewing.

Is Strawberry Jelly Donut EMJ worth the price? It positions as a premium craft release within the pastry stout category, reflecting its high ABV, specialty adjuncts, and the reputation of the Even More Jesus line. For fans of dessert-forward imperial stouts, the complexity and uniqueness of the strawberry-donut profile represent solid value at its tier.

Why Strawberry Jelly Donut EMJ?

What separates this beer from the crowded pastry stout field is its foundation: Even More Jesus is already one of the more respected imperial stout platforms in American craft brewing, and the Strawberry Jelly Donut treatment works with that roasty backbone rather than burying it. The strawberry acts as a counterweight to the base beer's charred intensity, creating tension between sweet and bitter that keeps each sip engaging. With a 3.7 Untappd rating across more than 1,300 reviews and individual BeerAdvocate scores reaching as high as 4.24, the beer has earned consistent praise from the craft community. For drinkers who want a pastry stout that still tastes like a stout, this variant delivers exactly that balance.