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Brassneck

Overtone Brewing Co.
United Kingdom·Imperial Stout
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Brassneck is an imperial stout aged slowly in bourbon barrels and brewed with hazelnut, toasted marshmallow and coffee beans. Deep roasted character forms the base, and the coffee comes through clearly. Hazelnut adds a nutty layer, the marshmallow a velvety sweetness, and the whole leans towards dessert. At 11% it closes warm and long. Like the rest of the range it is unfiltered and unfined.

ABV
11%
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
roastedcoffeenutty
roasted
coffee
nutty
chocolate
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted malt dominates the nose, backed by prominent coffee character from whole beans used in brewing.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brassneck

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown, nearly opaque, with a dense tan head that clings to the glass with notable retention. The unfiltered character shows a slight haze throughout. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the imperial stout's weight.

Deep black-brownDense headUnfiltered, hazy

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt dominates the nose, backed by prominent coffee character from whole beans used in brewing. Hazelnut adds a subtle nuttiness underneath, while toasted marshmallow contributes soft, sweet vanilla and caramel notes. The alcohol warms the aroma without harshness at this ABV.

Roasted maltCoffee beansHazelnut, toasted marshmallow

◐ Taste

The palate opens with deep roasted grain and espresso-like coffee, structured by 65 IBU of measured bitterness that never overwhelms. Hazelnut and marshmallow sweetness build through the mid-palate, creating a velvety, almost dessert-like character. Alcohol warmth emerges gradually, adding spice and depth without hot edges.

Roasted grain, coffeeNutty, velvetyBalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with roasted and coffee notes lingering alongside soft marshmallow sweetness. Alcohol heat extends the close, leaving a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste that gradually fades.

Long, warmingDry roasted finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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

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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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