Stout Impériale
A black ale of considerable weight, on pale, Munich, oat, Cara 160 and Carafa malt with Quebec-grown Nugget, Chinook and Cascade. Roast leads throughout: dark chocolate, espresso grounds and a scorched-grain edge, with a resinous hop note cutting across them. The oats give a thick, coating body that the strength carries as warmth. At 85 IBU the bitterness is sustained and the finish stays dry.
AWARDS
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Stout Impériale
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 roasted, bitter, resinous character as Stout Impériale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.