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Imperial Stout 2019

Burning Sky Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Imperial Stout · One of 76 Imperial Stouts in hopIQ

Burning Sky Brewery, nestled in the Sussex village of Firle, United Kingdom, presents Imperial Stout 2019 — a brooding, barrel-aged triumph. Eighteen months resting in oak vats has transformed this East Sussex imperial stout into something extraordinary. It pours a deep, near-opaque black with a fine tan collar. The aroma is richly layered: bittersweet chocolate, dried dark berries, and a vinous, almost port-like character intertwine with warm vanilla oak. On the palate, it is luxuriously smooth and full-bodied, delivering waves of dark chocolate, ripe plum, and subtle tannins. The finish is long and warming, with lingering mocha and gentle oakiness — a meditative, contemplative beer at its very finest.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

chocolate
100%
dark fruit
100%
rich
60%
roasted
60%
oak
60%
vanilla
60%
full-bodied
60%
smooth
60%
coffee
30%
bitter
30%
boozy
30%
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About Imperial Stout

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Imperial Stout 2019

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.

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