Blackout
An imperial stout that began as a pub beer in the mid-1990s and has been bottled under its current name since 2003, now released as a limited seasonal in four-packs and on draft. Two-row, a medium crystal malt, black malt and roasted barley meet Simcoe, Nugget and Apollo hops. It pours pitch black under a thin tan head. Dark chocolate, coffee and dark fruit lead, with burnt sugar and roasted grain behind them, while the earthy hops add a firm, roasty bitterness that runs into a dry finish.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for 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.
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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 roasted, chocolate, coffee character as Blackout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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