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Dragon Stout

Desnoes & Geddes
Jamaica·Imperial Stout
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Jamaica's best-kept secret — a bold, full-bodied stout brewed with Pilsner and roasted malt, sugar, hops, and caramel coloring. Rich and warming with notes of dark fruit and molasses. A Caribbean stout tradition.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcaramelmalty
roasted
caramel
malty
dark fruit
toasty
chocolate
Aroma
Roasted barley and dark malt dominate the nose, grounded by notes of molasses and caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dragon Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown color with minimal transparency, characteristic of a well-crafted Imperial Stout. A dense, tan head forms quickly and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. The body is opaque and suggests the substantial malt bill beneath.

opaque black-browndense persistent headstrong lacing

◌ Aroma

Roasted barley and dark malt dominate the nose, grounded by notes of molasses and caramel sweetness. Dark fruit esters—plum and raisin—emerge as the beer warms, with subtle hints of toasted grain and a faint warmth from the alcohol.

roasted maltmolasses, carameldark fruit esters

◐ Taste

The palate opens full and rich, with roasted flavors anchored by caramel sweetness and subtle chocolate undertones. Mid-palate reveals dark fruit character balanced against low-to-moderate bitterness. The alcohol is present but well-integrated, lending warmth without harshness.

roasted, full-bodiedcaramel, dark fruitlow bitterness, warming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering roasted and molasses notes that fade gradually. A subtle dryness emerges as sweetness recedes, leaving a smooth, malty aftertaste.

long, warming finishmolasses, roasted malt
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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