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Silver Lining

Hawkers Beer
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🌍 Australia · Imperial Stout · One of 96 Imperial Stouts in hopIQ

An imperial stout blended with a mixed fermentation beer and matured together in ex-rum barrels, so the tartness sits inside the roast instead of against it. Cherry and stone fruit come from the wild side, dark chocolate from the base, and the rum barrel adds oak and a molasses sweetness. Velvety in body, with the acidity keeping the finish from turning heavy.

ABV
11.4%
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
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full-bodied and gently sweet.

A slow, coating pour that settles on the tongue and rewards the sip that follows.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial Stout.
Malt character
chocolate
roasted
Fermentation & yeast
tart
sour
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
oak
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Silver Lining

Appearance

Deep garnet-black with an opaque body that allows no light transmission. A dense, tan head forms and clings to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden. Carbonation is moderate and integrated, contributing to the beer's velvety presentation without appearing effervescent.

opaque blackpersistent tan headmoderate carbonation

Aroma

Roasted grain and dark chocolate dominate the nose, layered with earthy undertones from the wild fermentation. Dried cherry and stone fruit emerge from beneath, while oak and molasses sweetness from the ex-rum barrels provide warmth and complexity. A subtle tartness cuts through without sharpness.

roasted malt, dark chocolatedried cherry, stone fruitoak, molasses sweetnesssubtle tartness

Taste

The palate opens with roasted malts and rich chocolate that coat the mouth with a creamy texture. The wild fermentation introduces a controlled tartness that prevents the sweetness from becoming cloying, while oak and rum barrel character add depth. Dark fruit notes and boozy warmth build toward the finish, kept in balance by the acidity threading through the whole experience.

roasted, creamychocolate, dark fruittart acidity, oak presencemolasses-forward sweetness

Finish

The finish is long and warming, with roasted notes and dark chocolate lingering on the palate. The acidity and tannins prevent heaviness, leaving a dry, complex aftertaste that invites the next sip.

long finishdry with roastwarming alcohol
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
90
Appearance
85
Finish
85
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Silver Lining

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 Silver Lining

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, tart character as Silver Lining will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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