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The Kalash Whisky Edition

Hop Nation Brewing Co.
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🌍 Australia · Imperial Stout · One of 104 Imperial Stouts in hopIQ

The Kalash Whisky Edition takes part of the annual imperial stout and ages it in barrels that held single malt from Bakery Hill Distillery for more than a decade; it is the seventh collaboration between the two producers. The casks add oak, malty whisky warmth and a touch of vanilla to the dark chocolate, roasted malt and tar of the base beer, and the spice comes through more strongly than in the bourbon-aged version. The body is dense and the finish long and warming.

ABV
12%
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
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Full-bodied and gently sweet.

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial Stout.
Malt character
roasted
chocolate
malty
Distinctive notes
oak
spicy
vanilla
dark fruit

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Kalash Whisky Edition

Appearance

Deep black-brown with a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass. The body is opaque and viscous, suggesting substantial weight and alcohol content. Carbonation is restrained, allowing the beer to present a still, contemplative surface.

opaque black-brownthick head retentionlow carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with roasted malt and dark chocolate, underscored by tar and smoke. Whisky barrel influence emerges gradually—vanilla oak, caramel, and a subtle spice that distinguishes this from its bourbon-aged counterpart. The alcohol warmth is present but integrated, suggesting maturity in the wood.

roasted maltdark chocolatewhisky oakvanilla spice

Taste

The palate is full-bodied and velvety, delivering roasted grain and chocolate with a supporting note of dark fruit. Barrel-aged vanilla and oak develop across the mid-palate, while warming spice builds gradually. The finish dries subtly, with the alcohol providing a gentle heat that extends the experience without harsh edges.

chocolate roastbarrel vanillawarming spicedense body

Finish

The aftertaste is long and lingering, with residual chocolate and oak giving way to a pleasant warming sensation. Alcohol presence becomes more apparent in the final moments, reinforcing the beer's imperial stature.

long warming finishalcohol warmth
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
87
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of The Kalash Whisky Edition

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 The Kalash Whisky Edition

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, oak, chocolate character as The Kalash Whisky Edition will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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