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Black Moon is a double-mashed imperial stout with an intense dark profile: roasted malt, coffee and chocolate in the aroma and taste. Mashing twice gives it a powerful body and a strong malt character, and six months of ageing on American bourbon barrels adds warmth and depth. In the brewhouse the wort is mashed in once and then again, for a more concentrated, characterful beer.

ABV
13.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
oak
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced roasted malt and coffee notes, complemented by dark chocolate undertones and hints of vanilla and oak from six months of bourbon barrel aging.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Black Moon

◎ Appearance

Black Moon presents a deep, opaque black color with minimal light penetration, characteristic of its 40 SRM rating. The dense, tan head settles into fine lacing that clings persistently to the glass walls. Carbonation is restrained, befitting the beer's substantial body and barrel-aged character.

opaque blackpersistent lacingdense head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced roasted malt and coffee notes, complemented by dark chocolate undertones and hints of vanilla and oak from six months of bourbon barrel aging. Alcohol warmth is present but well-integrated, with subtle dark fruit character emerging beneath the dominant roasted profile.

roasted coffeedark chocolatebourbon oakdark fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is rich and full-bodied, with roasted malt and chocolate flavors dominating the mid-palate. The double-mash technique delivers a concentrated, malty sweetness that balances the 65 IBU bitterness. Oak and bourbon warmth build gradually, creating a layered finish with lingering cocoa and espresso notes.

roasted, chocolateyfull bodybalanced bitternessbourbon warmth

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with residual chocolate and coffee lingering on the palate. Alcohol heat becomes more apparent in the aftertaste, providing a slightly boozy conclusion that complements rather than overwhelms.

long, warmingcoffee-cocoa persistence
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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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