The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Black Tuesday
◎ Appearance
Black Tuesday pours opaque black with minimal foam, presenting the dense, light-absorbing character typical of high-gravity imperial stouts. The surface shows almost no head retention, and carbonation appears subdued—appropriate for a spirit-aged beer of this weight and age. The glass reveals no light transmission, emphasizing the beer's substantial, impenetrable appearance.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with crème brûlée and poached figs, suggesting deep caramelization and oxidative complexity from twelve months in bourbon wood. Milk chocolate and vanilla emerge clearly, underpinned by dark fruit esters and charred oak—a layered profile that balances sweetness with toasted, spice-like wood notes. The alcohol is present but well-integrated, warming rather than harsh.
◐ Taste
Entry is full and viscous, delivering chocolate and caramel sweetness immediately. The mid-palate sustains those notes while charred oak, vanilla, and a subtle tannic dryness from the wood emerge, keeping the palate from cloying despite the beer's substantial residual sugar. Bitterness is restrained at 65 IBU, playing a supporting role behind the bourbon and dark malt complexity.
◑ Finish
The finish is long and warming, with oak, vanilla, and a faint char lingering on the palate. Alcohol heat becomes more apparent in the fade, reinforcing the spirit-aged character and creating a sustained, drying aftertaste.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Black Tuesday
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
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
What to eat with Black Tuesday
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 flavor character as Black Tuesday will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.