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Dragon Stout

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🌍 Jamaica · Imperial Stout · One of 86 Imperial Stouts in hopIQ

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
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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-bodied and gently sweet.

A slow, coating pour that settles on the tongue and rewards the sip that follows.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial Stout.
Malt character
roasted
caramel
malty
chocolate
toasty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Dragon Stout

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 Dragon Stout

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, full-bodied, sweet character as Dragon Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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