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Yeti

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Big roasty malt with chocolate and coffee opens the Yeti, then rich toffee and burnt caramel step in. The finish runs dry and hoppy, slightly citrusy and piney. Centennial, Magnum and Tettnang bring an enormous load of hops and a hefty 75 IBU, over black and chocolate malt. 9.5% ABV, brewed year-round by Great Divide, founded in Denver in 1994.

ABV
9.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter75 IBU
Resinous hop 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
roastedhoppychocolate
roasted
hoppy
chocolate
coffee
caramel
piney
Aroma
Roasted grain and dark chocolate dominate the nose, supported by pronounced coffee grounds and a subtle burnt caramel sweetness.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yeti

◎ Appearance

Deep black with a ruby-brown edge when held to light, revealing the beer's substantial malt backbone. A dense, tan foam head forms and clings to the glass with visible lacing as the beer is consumed. The body appears full and viscous, with minimal carbonation disturbance.

deep blacktan head retentionruby highlights

◌ Aroma

Roasted grain and dark chocolate dominate the nose, supported by pronounced coffee grounds and a subtle burnt caramel sweetness. The hop charge is immediately evident—Centennial and Magnum contribute citrus zest and pine resin notes that layer beneath the malt-forward foundation. Faint alcohol warmth emerges as the beer opens.

roasted graindark chocolatecoffeecitrus and pine

◐ Taste

Entry is bold and malty, with roasted chocolate and espresso flavours building quickly across the mid-palate. Toffee and burnt caramel follow, providing depth without cloying sweetness. The 75 IBUs assert themselves steadily, introducing a dry bitterness with piney and citrus edges that intensify toward the back of the mouth.

roasted chocolateespressoassertive bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and hoppy, with lingering pine and citrus bite persisting well into the aftertaste. Alcohol warmth becomes more apparent, rounding the drying sensation without harshness.

dry hoppy finishpine and citrus linger
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
86
Appearance
82
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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