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Father of all Tsunamis

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Rich, toasty flavors carry notes of espresso and dark chocolate, layered with spiciness, vanilla and caramel. Father of all Tsunamis is an imperial stout at 11.2% ABV and 55 IBU, and its finish stays balanced and rich. It comes from Pelican Brewing in Pacific City, Oregon, whose regular Tsunami is a 7% export stout.

ABV
11.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
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
toastychocolatecoffee
toasty
chocolate
coffee
roasted
vanilla
spicy
Aroma
Roasted malt dominates the nose, layered with distinct espresso and dark chocolate notes.
also:caramel,dark fruit
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Father of all Tsunamis

◎ Appearance

Deep opaque black with a dark brown tint at the rim, revealing minimal light transmission. A thick tan head forms and maintains good retention, leaving defined lacing down the glass. The body shows full density and minimal carbonation activity.

opaque blackbrown highlightspersistent head

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt dominates the nose, layered with distinct espresso and dark chocolate notes. A subtle spice character emerges beneath, accompanied by vanilla sweetness and hints of caramel. The alcohol warmth is present but integrated, adding depth without harshness.

espresso, dark chocolateroasted grainvanilla, spice

◐ Taste

Rich toasted malt flavors lead the palate, with coffee and dark chocolate building complexity through the mid-palate. Warming spice and vanilla develop alongside caramel sweetness, creating a full-bodied texture. The 55 IBU provides balanced bitterness that frames rather than dominates, while the 11.2% ABV adds weight and slight warming sensation.

toasted, coffeechocolate, caramelwarming spicebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish extends with lingering toasted malt and chocolate notes, maintaining richness without cloying. A gentle spice warmth and dry cocoa character persist into the aftertaste.

long, drycocoa aftertaste
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
89
Appearance
84
Finish
85
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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