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Dekadents

Pühaste
Estonia·Imperial Stout
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A rich and luxurious imperial stout — the kind of decadent, full-bodied dark beer that built Pühaste's reputation. Intense chocolate, vanilla and dark fruit with a warming, silky finish.

ABV
11.2%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedchocolatevanilla
roasted
chocolate
vanilla
dark fruit
coffee
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted grain and dark chocolate, accented by vanilla sweetness and subtle dark stone fruit notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dekadents

◎ Appearance

Deep black with ruby highlights when held to light, revealing the beer's full opacity and density. A thick, tan head builds on the pour and clings to the glass with persistent lacing throughout consumption. Carbonation appears restrained, appropriate to the style's weight.

deep blackpersistent headdense body

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted grain and dark chocolate, accented by vanilla sweetness and subtle dark stone fruit notes. Behind these lie hints of coffee and a gentle warming alcohol presence. The overall impression is layered without harshness, inviting deeper exploration.

roasted maltdark chocolatevanilladark fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold roasted and chocolate character that builds through the mid-palate, complemented by vanilla warmth and a velvety, full-bodied texture. Moderate bitterness from the 65 IBU provides structure without dominating, while the 11.2% ABV manifests as gentle warming rather than sharp burn. The finish leaves a lingering chocolate and roast impression.

rich chocolatesmooth mouthfeelbalanced bitternesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is long and graceful, the roast and chocolate fading gradually into a silky, slightly creamy aftertaste. Warmth persists pleasantly through the final moments without becoming hot or astringent.

long finishcreamywarming
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
86
Serve at 13–16°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

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

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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

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