The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Griffith
◎ Appearance
Deep black with a ruby edge when held to light, revealing the beer's substantial body and high roast intensity. A dense, tan head builds quickly and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate, appropriate for the beer's warming alcohol presence.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with burnt coffee and charred malt, followed by dark chocolate and cocoa powder. The Ethiopian Guji coffee brings subtle stone-fruit notes—hints of blueberry and pomegranate—alongside a honeyed sweetness that tempers the roast. Alcohol warmth threads through without harshness.
◐ Taste
The palate enters with bold roast and burnt edges that dissolve into rich dark chocolate and cocoa. The coffee component reveals layered complexity: fruit forward at mid-palate with pomegranate and blueberry character, then settling into honey and cocoa butter. Bitterness is measured at 65 IBU, providing structure without overwhelming the malt sweetness.
◑ Finish
The finish is warming and persistent, returning to the core of dark chocolate and cocoa with a lingering coffee-forward note. The 13.5% ABV provides a gently heating aftertaste that extends the experience without becoming hot or spiritous.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Griffith
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 Griffith
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 flavor character as Griffith will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.