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Bounty Hunter

Bellwoods Brewery
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🌍 Canada · Imperial Stout · One of 85 Imperial Stouts in hopIQ

Bellwoods' Imperial Stout arrives dense with layers of bitter chocolate, its plush dark malt character forming the backbone of a beer built for slower drinking. Beneath this roasted foundation sits a quiet hint of tropical warmth—a gentle whisper rather than a shout—which gains definition through the brewer's conditioning on loads of toasted coconut and vanilla bean. These additions don't sweeten the beer; instead, they add textural depth and a subtle spice that lingers in the finish. At 10% alcohol, this is a welcome and warming getaway within the coldest season, a beer that asks you to settle in for the long pour rather than rush through it.

ABV
10%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop 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-bodied and gently sweet.

A slow, coating pour that settles on the tongue and rewards the sip that follows.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial Stout.
Malt character
chocolate
roasted
malty
Distinctive notes
vanilla
smooth drinking
spicy
dark fruit
Hop character
tropical
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bounty Hunter

Appearance

Deep brown-black liquid with a dense, tight crema that clings to the glass walls in a persistent lace. The opacity is complete; light does not penetrate. The head structure is substantial and creamy, built from the weight of roasted grain and residual carbonation that feeds it throughout the pour.

deep brown-blackthick persistent lacingopaquecreamy head

Aroma

Bitter chocolate and cocoa powder dominate the nose, anchored by a foundation of dark roasted barley and burnt sugar. Beneath this roasted character sits a quiet tropical undertone—coconut husk and vanilla bean emerge without sweetness, accompanied by a subtle spice note that suggests clove and pepper. The alcohol warmth is present but restrained, adding a dry, warming quality to the overall aromatic profile.

bitter chocolatedark roasttoasted coconutvanilla and spice

Taste

The palate opens with dense bitter chocolate and roasted malt that coat the mouth with a plush, textural richness. Mid-palate brings measured bitterness and a gentle boozy warmth, while the toasted coconut and vanilla bean add layers of complexity without cloying sweetness. The finish carries a lingering spice and dryness that prevents any sense of heaviness, encouraging contemplation across a slow, measured drinking session.

smooth dark chocolateroasted grain depthwarming alcohollayered spice finish

Finish

The aftertaste is long and gently warming, with dark chocolate and roasted malt notes fading into a subtle vanilla and spice signature. Bitterness persists but without harshness, leaving the mouth dry and inviting another sip.

long, warming fadepersistent spice and cocoa
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
86
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bounty Hunter

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.

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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 chocolate, roasted, vanilla character as Bounty Hunter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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