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Basatia

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Basatia is an imperial stout with a big body and a creamy texture, full of dark chocolate and roasted coffee flavours. The brewery describes its character as wild and invites drinkers to cross over to the dark side. Laugar from Gordexola in the Basque Country counts it to its core range.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
chocolatecoffeeroasted
chocolate
coffee
roasted
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent roasted coffee and dark chocolate notes, creating a complex aromatic foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Basatia

◎ Appearance

Basatia presents a deep black color with a rich, opaque body characteristic of the Imperial Stout style. The dense, tan head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving distinct lacing rings as it recedes. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a slight viscosity to the pour.

deep blackopaquedense headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent roasted coffee and dark chocolate notes, creating a complex aromatic foundation. Secondary aromas of roasted grain and subtle dark fruit emerge beneath, while the elevated alcohol remains well-concealed, allowing the malt-driven character to dominate the olfactory profile.

roasted coffeedark chocolateroasted grainsubtle dark fruit

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a full-bodied, creamy mouthfeel that coats the mouth with velvety smoothness. Chocolate and coffee flavors form the backbone of the taste, with roasted notes providing depth and a gentle bitterness that balances the rich sweetness. The 8% ABV contributes a subtle warming sensation without harshness, while dark fruit undertones add complexity to the mid-palate.

full-bodiedcreamy texturechocolate-forwardbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with chocolate and roasted coffee lingering gracefully on the palate. A gentle dryness emerges as the aftertaste fades, leaving a satisfying impression of refined malt character and subtle alcohol warmth.

long finishwarmingchocolate-coffee linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
83
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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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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