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Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout

Great Divide Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Imperial Stout · One of 120 Imperial Stouts in hopIQ

Yeti Imperial Stout is a bold and robust beer brewed with a blend of dark malts and high-quality hops that create a complex flavor profile. This full-bodied stout delivers intense chocolate and roasted notes balanced with subtle coffee and warming alcohol characteristics.

ABV
9.2%
Bitterness
Very bitter
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
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial Stout.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
chocolate
roasted
coffee
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout

◎ Appearance

Yeti presents a deep, opaque black color with minimal light penetration, characteristic of a well-crafted imperial stout. A thick, creamy tan head forms and dissipates slowly, leaving substantial lacing on the glass. The beer displays excellent head retention and a smooth, tight carbonation pattern.

jet blackopaquecreamy tan headexcellent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by rich roasted malt and dark chocolate notes with subtle coffee undertones adding complexity. Behind these primary aromas lies a warming alcohol presence that doesn't overpower but rather complements the deep, malty character. The hop profile remains restrained, allowing the dark malt complexity to shine.

roasted maltdark chocolatecoffeewarming alcohol

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold roasted and chocolate flavors that immediately establish the beer's full-bodied character. The mid-palate reveals balanced bitterness from the 75 IBUs, tempered by creamy mouthfeel and underlying coffee notes that enhance the overall complexity. The 9.2% ABV provides warming alcohol characteristics without harsh alcohol bite, creating a sophisticated and well-integrated finish.

rich chocolateroasted complexitybalanced bitternesscreamy mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming with lingering roasted and chocolate notes that persist on the palate. A subtle bitterness remains without becoming astringent, while the alcohol warmth gently fades, leaving a satisfying aftertaste.

lingeringwarmingdry finish
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
88
Finish
86
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Great Divide Yeti Imperial 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 Great Divide Yeti Imperial 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, chocolate, hoppy character as Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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