Flying Monkey The Chocolate Manifesto 4Pk

Flying Monkeys The Chocolate Manifesto 4-Pack is a 10% ABV sweet milk stout brewed with three types of chocolate, sold as a four-pack from Ontario's Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery. Scoring a 92 on BeerAdvocate across more than 500 ratings, this imperial-strength stout has earned a devoted following for its uncompromising chocolate intensity and full-bodied, velvety texture.

Quick Facts: ABV: 10%  |  Origin: Barrie, Ontario, Canada  |  Style: Sweet / Milk Stout  |  Brewery: Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery

Production & Heritage

Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery operates out of Barrie, Ontario, and has built a reputation for bold, boundary-pushing ales and stouts. The Chocolate Manifesto distinguishes itself through a triple-chocolate approach: forest-grown shade-grown cocoa nibs, roasted whole cocoa powder, and chocolate malt all go into the brew, creating layers of cocoa character rather than a single-note sweetness. The addition of lactose — an unfermentable milk sugar — gives the beer its signature voluptuous body and silky mouthfeel, while a grain bill of barley and oats adds structure and creaminess to support the 10% ABV.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with intense, almost overwhelming chocolate — dark cocoa powder dominates, followed by toasty tobacco and a faint roasted espresso undercurrent. A subtle sweetness from the lactose rounds out the aromatics without veering into cloying territory.

Taste: The first sip delivers a wave of bittersweet cocoa nibs and roasted malt, landing squarely on the darker end of the chocolate spectrum. Mid-palate, the lactose emerges to soften the roast character, introducing a creamy milk chocolate quality that balances the intensity. Faint coffee notes thread through the finish, adding complexity to what is fundamentally a chocolate-driven beer.

Finish: Medium-long and pleasantly thick, with lingering cocoa powder and a gentle roasty bitterness. The silky mouthfeel persists, leaving a clean chocolate impression without excessive sweetness.

How to Drink Chocolate Manifesto

Serve at cellar temperature (50–55°F) in a tulip glass or snifter to concentrate the chocolate aromatics and allow the full body to develop. This stout is built to be savored slowly — its 10% ABV and rich flavor profile reward patient sipping. For a decadent beer float, pour over a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. It also works as a stand-in for porter or stout in a Black Velvet (topped with sparkling cider for a Canadian twist) or as the base of a Chocolate Stout Affogato pairing alongside espresso for an after-dinner indulgence.

Best For

• Gifting a craft beer enthusiast who gravitates toward dark, rich stouts
• Dessert course pairing at a dinner party
• Cold-weather evening sessions by the fireplace
• Introducing a chocolate lover to the world of imperial stouts

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chocolate Manifesto taste like? Chocolate Manifesto delivers intense bittersweet cocoa, roasted malt, and a faint coffee undercurrent, all carried by a thick, silky body from the lactose addition. The overall impression is deeply chocolatey without being overly sweet.

How does Chocolate Manifesto compare to Samuel Smith Chocolate Stout? Samuel Smith Chocolate Stout is a more restrained, sessionable option at around 5% ABV with a drier, more traditionally English character. Chocolate Manifesto doubles the alcohol content and amplifies the chocolate intensity through three distinct cocoa sources and lactose-driven creaminess, making it a bolder, more dessert-forward experience.

Is Chocolate Manifesto good for sipping neat? Absolutely — its rich, layered chocolate profile and 10% ABV make it a natural sipper best enjoyed slowly at cellar temperature in a tulip glass or snifter.

Where is Chocolate Manifesto made? Chocolate Manifesto is brewed by Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, a city located about 100 kilometers north of Toronto on the shores of Kempenfelt Bay.

What foods pair well with Chocolate Manifesto? Rich chocolate cake or brownies echo the cocoa intensity. Aged sharp cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the sweetness. Smoked brisket or barbecued ribs complement the roasted malt character. Salted caramel desserts play off the lactose creaminess, and espresso-rubbed meats mirror the faint coffee notes in the stout.

What sizes does Chocolate Manifesto come in? The Chocolate Manifesto is commonly available in a four-pack format, which is the standard retail configuration for this beer.

Is Chocolate Manifesto worth the price? Chocolate Manifesto positions as a premium craft stout, justified by its 10% ABV, triple-chocolate ingredient list, and consistently high user ratings (92 on BeerAdvocate). Within the imperial milk stout category, it delivers strong value for the complexity and intensity on offer.

Why Chocolate Manifesto?

The use of three distinct chocolate components — shade-grown cocoa nibs, roasted whole cocoa powder, and chocolate malt — sets this stout apart from competitors that rely on a single cocoa addition or artificial flavoring. Its 92-point BeerAdvocate score and 4.1 Untappd rating across nearly 50,000 reviews confirm that the approach works at scale, not just in theory. At 10% ABV with a lactose-enriched body, the Chocolate Manifesto occupies a space between dessert stout and imperial sipper that few beers execute this convincingly. For anyone serious about chocolate stouts, this is a benchmark expression from one of Ontario's most adventurous breweries.