Full-bodied and gently sweet.
Weight and sugar move together, the pour rolling slow while richness compounds on the palate.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Blackout
◎ Appearance
Pours pitch black with minimal light transmission, presenting the opaque density characteristic of the imperial stout style. A thin tan head forms at the pour and settles quickly, leaving sparse lacing on the glass wall. Carbonation appears moderate, appropriate for the beer's weight and roasted grain structure.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with dark chocolate and espresso coffee, grounded by roasted barley and a secondary note of dark stone fruit. Burnt sugar emerges in the mid-range, adding caramel-like sweetness beneath the roast. Earthy hop notes punctuate the aroma without overwhelming the malt-forward profile.
◐ Taste
Entry is full-bodied and warming, with dark chocolate and roasted grain tones establishing the palate immediately. Mid-palate develops burnt sugar complexity and a subtle dark fruit character, while a firm, roasty bitterness from Simcoe, Nugget and Apollo hops builds steadily. The finish is dry and assertive, with lingering roast and hop bitterness.
◑ Finish
A dry, extended finish driven by roasted malt tannins and herbal hop bitterness. The aftertaste persists with coffee and char notes, leaving the palate clean yet warm.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Blackout
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Blackout
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, coffee character as Blackout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
