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Fatso Imperial Stout

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Huge aromas and flavors of roasted malts, dark fruits, dark chocolate and spiced rum fill this full-bodied imperial stout, bold and black. It comes from Good People in Birmingham, Alabama, a brewery that sold its first keg on July 4, 2008, and now serves beer across Alabama and beyond.

ABV
9.3%
Bitterness
Very bitter79 IBU
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
spicy
coffee
Aroma
The nose opens with bold, roasted malt character—dark grain and bitter cocoa dominate the first impression.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fatso Imperial Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black color with minimal translucency, presenting a dense and opaque body characteristic of the style. A thick, tan head forms with good retention and builds a persistent ring of lacing around the glass as you drink. Carbonation is moderate, creating a creamy visual texture.

opaque blackdense foampersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bold, roasted malt character—dark grain and bitter cocoa dominate the first impression. Dark stone fruits (plum, raisin) emerge alongside spiced rum notes, with subtle coffee undertones adding complexity. The alcohol presence is warm and integrated, supporting rather than overwhelming the malt-driven bouquet.

roasted graindark chocolatedark fruitspiced warmth

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and rich, with roasted malt flavors immediately establishing themselves across the palate. Mid-palate develops layers of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and a subtle spice that recalls the rum-like quality. Bitterness is assertive (79 IBU) but balanced by the malt sweetness, finishing dry without harshness.

roasted maltchocolate notesbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering roasted grain and chocolate notes fading gradually. Alcohol heat becomes more apparent in the aftertaste, lending a pleasant, boozy warmth without burning.

warming finishroasted aftertaste
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
85
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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