Imperial Yorkshire Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black with mahogany translucency at the edges, revealing the beer's substantial body. A dense, tan head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass in thick ribbons. The cask conditioning lends a soft, creamy character to both foam and body.

◌ Aroma

Rich dried fruit notes—raisin and fig—mingle with dark chocolate and cocoa powder aromas. Beneath lies a layer of toasted and roasted malt complexity, with subtle peppery hop spice adding dimension. A faint woody undertone from cask aging rounds out the nose without dominating.

◐ Taste

Full entry of sweet malt and fruitcake flavours, offset cleanly by peppery Edelhopfen bitterness that prevents cloying. The mid-palate is dense yet balanced—roasted grain, cocoa, and candied fruit develop together. A controlled bitterness of 65 IBU provides structure while the alcohol warmth integrates smoothly at 8.4% ABV.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and measured, with the Yorkshire Square fermentation character contributing a subtle peppery dryness that lingers. Cask conditioning imparts a soft, velvety aftertaste rather than a harsh alcohol burn, closing with cocoa and malt notes.