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Bomboclaat

Bierol
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🌍 Austria · Imperial Stout · One of 96 Imperial Stouts in hopIQ

Gault & Millau Beer of the Year 2019 — Bierol's showpiece Imperial Stout. Rich, dark, and intensely complex with dark chocolate, coffee, and warming alcohol. Brewed with Tyrolean mountain spring water and the same precision applied to the IPAs.

ABV
10.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark45
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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 body.

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

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
coffee
malty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bomboclaat

Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in the glass, with an opaque, viscous body that catches light only at the edges. A dense, persistent head of dark tan foam settles slowly, leaving distinct lacing on the walls. The weight and color intensity signal the alcohol and roasted malt backbone without question.

deep mahoganyopaquedense headpersistent lacing

Aroma

Roasted and dark chocolate dominate the nose, with secondary waves of espresso and cocoa powder. Beneath sits a subtle warmth from the alcohol and gentle dark fruit undertones—dried plum and blackcurrant. The Tyrolean mountain spring water's mineral cleanness prevents the aroma from becoming cloying or one-dimensional.

dark chocolateroasted coffeecocoa powderdark fruitwarming alcohol

Taste

The palate opens with rich, almost syrupy roasted grain and chocolate, immediately full and substantial. Mid-palate layers in bitter espresso, dried fruit, and a gentle astringency that balances the sweetness. The 10.5% ABV provides warmth without harshness, while 65 IBU ensures the finish leans toward dry complexity rather than sweetness.

roasted grainchocolate-forwarddry espressofull-bodiedcontrolled bitterness

Finish

Long, warming finish with lingering roasted bitterness and a chocolate-cocoa fade. The alcohol adds a subtle peppery note that extends the aftertaste without becoming hot or intrusive.

long finishroasted drynesswarming spice
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bomboclaat

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Bomboclaat

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

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