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70K Evil

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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
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcoffeechocolate
roasted
coffee
chocolate
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose is dominated by roasted malt and dark roast coffee, with secondary notes of dark chocolate and cocoa powder.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 13–16°C

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

Pint glass

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.

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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.

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