The Echo of Lost Souls
Maple, chocolate and a toasted, roasty edge shape this barrel-aged imperial stout, which comes across boozy. It is the brewery's very first barrel-aged beer with maple. At 11 % ABV it comes 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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for The Echo of Lost Souls
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
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
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 chocolate, boozy, toasty character as The Echo of Lost Souls will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.