Two Hundred Fathoms
Two Hundred Fathoms is Galway Bay's barrel-aged imperial stout, released in vintages since 2014; the eighth edition has 11.2 %. It is blended from selected barrels that spent at least 18 months in Irish whiskey casks. Whiskey and vanilla come through on the nose, along with dark fruit. The palate is sweet and sticky, with toffee and treacle.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Two Hundred Fathoms
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 sweet, vanilla, dark fruit character as Two Hundred Fathoms will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.