Persistence Is Utile VIII
A heavy foundation of chocolate and Munich malt, coffee with intense, complex fruity notes, and cacao nibs and vanilla that temper any sharpness; the mouthfeel is clean, thick and smooth, with luxury and richness at 11%. Forty kilos of Yunnan Red Sparrow beans, put through a thermal shock process, go in. The eighth edition of the imperial coffee stout series, made with specialists from Amsterdam.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Persistence Is Utile VIII
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.
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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, coffee, vanilla character as Persistence Is Utile VIII will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.