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Dugges Imperialist

Dugges Ale & Porterbryggeri
Sweden·Imperial Stout
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Dugges Imperialist is a rich and complex Imperial Stout brewed by the renowned Swedish craft brewery Dugges Ale & Porterbryggeri. This full-bodied beer combines roasted malt character with subtle sweetness and warming alcohol notes for a deeply satisfying drinking experience.

ABV
9.5%
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
roastedchocolatedark fruit
roasted
chocolate
dark fruit
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by rich roasted malt and dark chocolate notes with underlying coffee aromatics that suggest complexity and depth.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dugges Imperialist

◎ Appearance

Dugges Imperialist displays a deep, opaque black color characteristic of the Imperial Stout style, with minimal light transmission. A dense, creamy tan head forms upon pouring and persists admirably, indicating excellent head retention. The beer exhibits a smooth, velvety appearance befitting its full-bodied nature.

deep blackopaquecreamy tan headvelvety

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by rich roasted malt and dark chocolate notes with underlying coffee aromatics that suggest complexity and depth. Subtle alcohol warmth is detectable but well-integrated, never overwhelming. There's a pleasant dark, toasted grain character that invites further exploration.

roasted maltdark chocolatecoffeetoasted grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with intense roasted character and dark chocolate flavors that coat the mouth with full-bodied richness. The mid-palate reveals coffee notes and balanced bitterness (65 IBU) that prevents excessive sweetness, while alcohol warmth builds gradually without harshness. The beer maintains complexity throughout, with roasted malt providing backbone.

dark chocolateroasted maltcoffeebitter balance

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry with lingering roasted and coffee notes that fade gradually over several minutes. A subtle bitter edge persists pleasantly, inviting another sip without becoming cloying.

dry finishlingering roastedbitter edge
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
89
Appearance
87
Finish
88
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.

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