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Pasteur Street Saigon Hustle Imperial Stout

Pasteur Street Brewing Company
Vietnam·Imperial Stout
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A bold imperial stout brewed in tropical Saigon — dark chocolate, espresso, dark fruit and warming alcohol. Remarkable that a 10.5% stout exists in one of the world's hottest cities. A statement beer.

ABV
10.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark50
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
smoky
Aroma
Assertive roasted malt aromatics lead with espresso and dark chocolate notes, accompanied by subtle dark fruit esters that suggest dried plum and fig.
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pasteur Street Saigon Hustle Imperial Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black to opaque mahogany hue with excellent clarity despite the beer's density and high ABV. A rich, creamy tan head forms and persists admirably, indicating excellent malt structure and proper carbonation levels for the style.

jet blackcreamy headopaqueexcellent retention

◌ Aroma

Assertive roasted malt aromatics lead with espresso and dark chocolate notes, accompanied by subtle dark fruit esters that suggest dried plum and fig. Warming alcohol vapors are present but integrated, with earthy undertones adding complexity and suggesting careful fermentation in a tropical environment.

espressodark chocolatedark fruitroasted malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich, roasted chocolate and coffee notes that coat the mouth luxuriously, evolving into molasses sweetness mid-palate. The 60 IBUs provide balanced bitterness without overwhelming, while the 10.5% ABV delivers noticeable warming without harshness, creating a smooth yet commanding finish.

dark chocolatecoffee-forwardfull-bodiedmolasses sweetness

◑ Finish

A long, warming finish with lingering roasted and bitter notes that gradually fade to cocoa and earth. The alcohol warmth persists pleasantly, marking this as a genuinely sipping beer meant for contemplation.

warminglingeringroasted aftertaste
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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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