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70K Evil

Against the Grain Brewery
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🌍 United States · Imperial Stout · One of 99 Imperial Stouts in hopIQ

Against the Grain's flagship imperial stout brewed in Louisville's historic Slugger Field. Opaque black with a tan head — roasted coffee and dark chocolate malt character with warming alcohol. A bold, uncompromising statement from Louisville's most creative craft brewery.

ABV
10%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full body.

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial Stout.
Malt character
coffee
roasted
chocolate
malty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Featured inThe Best American Stouts

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 70K Evil

Appearance

Opaque black color with minimal light transmission, characteristic of a fully roasted imperial stout. A tan head forms with moderate density and settles to a thin collar with fair Schaumhaftung down the glass. Carbonation appears restrained, appropriate to the full body and warming alcohol character.

opaque blacktan headlow carbonation

Aroma

The nose is dominated by roasted malt and dark roast coffee, with secondary notes of dark chocolate and cocoa powder. Underneath lies a subtle earthy character and suggestions of dark stone fruit. The 10% ABV registers as warmth rather than sharp alcohol volatility, integrating into the overall aromatic profile.

roasted coffeedark chocolateroasted maltstone fruit

Taste

The palate enters with bitter roasted grain and black coffee flavors that build through the mid-palate into a full, satisfying body. Chocolate and cocoa notes provide sweetness and texture, while the 65 IBU bitterness remains assertive without becoming harsh. The alcohol warmth supports rather than dominates, creating a smooth, integrated drinking experience despite the high ABV.

bitter roastfull-bodiedcoffee forwardwarming alcohol

Finish

The finish is long and dry, with roasted bitterness and coffee lingering on the palate. A subtle warming sensation persists, characteristic of the 10% ABV strength.

long finishdryroasted aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 70K Evil

Serve at 13–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

Food Pairing

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About Imperial Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Imperial Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

Finding a similar Imperial Stout

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, coffee, rich character as 70K Evil will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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