Motor Oil
Roasted malt dominates the aroma of this variation on the classic Russian imperial stout, and chocolate, coffee and vanilla come through in the flavor. It pours deep black at 12% ABV, as thick as the engine oil it is named after. Motor Oil is part of the brewery's core range and is described there as its flagship stout.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Motor Oil
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, chocolate, vanilla character as Motor Oil will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.