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The Code

Klere Boght
Netherlands·Imperial Stout
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Dark coffee roast leads, held in check by pure dark chocolate and cocoa, with a whisper of liquorice and a creamy, soft body. The finish is bitter and roasty. At 12 % ABV this is a thick imperial stout from the 9 m² backyard brewhouse of Klere Boght in Alphen aan den Rijn, a brewery that sells its small batches until they are gone.

ABV
12.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
coffeeroastedchocolate
coffee
roasted
chocolate
dark fruit
Aroma
Dark roasted coffee dominates the nose, accompanied by rich notes of unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Code

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown color with a dense, tan head that clings persistently to the glass walls. The body is opaque and full-bodied, with tight carbonation that sustains the foam collar throughout the drinking experience.

opaque black-brownpersistent tan headdense carbonation

◌ Aroma

Dark roasted coffee dominates the nose, accompanied by rich notes of unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate. A subtle licorice thread weaves underneath, with hints of dark fruit contributing depth without obscuring the roast-forward profile.

dark roasted coffeecocoa and chocolatesubtle licorice note

◐ Taste

The palate enters with pronounced coffee and roast character, immediately tempered by smooth dark chocolate and cocoa sweetness that provide structure and balance. The mid-palate remains creamy and full-bodied; bitterness builds steadily toward the finish without harshness, anchored by the 65 IBUs and deep malt foundation.

coffee-roast forwarddark chocolate balancecreamy mouthfeelbuilding bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and roasty, with lingering bitterness and coffee notes that fade gradually. The 12% ABV adds warmth without sharp alcohol burn, leaving a dry, contemplative aftertaste.

roasty-bitter finishlingering coffeewarming alcohol
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 13–16°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

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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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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