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Midnight Sun Berserker Imperial Stout

Midnight Sun Brewing Company
United States·Imperial Stout·Rank 44 of 50 · The Best American Stouts
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Midnight Sun's most powerful release — a massive Imperial Stout with dark chocolate, espresso, dark fruit and bourbon-like warmth in a thick, velvety body. Berserker is Alaska's answer to extreme dark beer: brewed for the long Alaskan winter and best cellared.

ABV
12.6%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose is dominated by roasted espresso and dark chocolate with secondary notes of molasses and burnt sugar that suggest careful kilning.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Midnight Sun Berserker Imperial Stout

◎ Appearance

Opaque jet black with deep burgundy highlights when held to light, revealing the beer's impressive depth and body. A thick, creamy tan head forms and persists admirably, indicating excellent malt structure and proper carbonation. The velvety texture is immediately apparent in the glass.

jet blackcreamy tan headopaquedeep body

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by roasted espresso and dark chocolate with secondary notes of molasses and burnt sugar that suggest careful kilning. A subtle licorice quality emerges alongside bourbon-like warming alcohol, creating a complex and inviting bouquet. The aroma is rich and approachable despite the beer's formidable strength.

espressodark chocolatemolassesbourbon warmth

◐ Taste

The palate opens with intense roasted malt character complemented by decadent cocoa and coffee notes that build mid-palate. A leather-like dryness and subtle licorice provide complexity and prevent the sweetness from overwhelming. The 60 IBUs provide gentle bitterness that balances the rich maltiness without dominating.

roasted maltcocoa complexitybalanced bitternessleather undertones

◑ Finish

The finish is remarkably smooth and warming, with the 12.6% ABV contributing a pleasant alcohol heat rather than harshness. Dark chocolate and espresso notes linger pleasantly on the palate, inviting another sip and rewarding contemplative appreciation.

smoothwarminglingering chocolatecontemplative
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
88
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

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

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