Imperial Stout (2026)

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown in the glass, opaque and impenetrable to light. A thick, tan head forms and lingers with persistent lacing on the glass walls. The body is visibly dense and syrup-like in movement.

◌ Aroma

Espresso and dark chocolate dominate the nose, layered with roasted grain and cocoa powder. As the beer warms, dark cherry and plum notes emerge beneath the roast, adding subtle fruit depth. The alcohol is present but well-integrated, lending warmth rather than harsh burn.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold espresso and bitter chocolate, immediately grounded by deep roasted grain bitterness. Wheat and oat malt build a full, textured body that carries the 10.5% alcohol seamlessly—neither thin nor cloying. Dark fruit develops mid-palate as the beer warms, balancing the dry roast with subtle sweetness.

◑ Finish

Long, drying, and warming through the palate and throat. The roasted character persists without harshness, finishing clean and slightly peppery with lingering bitterness.