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Imperial Stout 23

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An imperial stout at 23.3° Stammwürze, brewed from seven malts and matured on oak chips for seven months. Coconut, a hint of vanilla and roasted tones show in the taste, while the aroma recalls whiskey and oak. Despite its strength the alcohol is hardly noticeable. It is bottled in 0.3 l bottles. Pivovar Kamenice s.r.o. bought the brewery building in 2016.

ABV
10.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark76
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
oakroastedsmoky
oak
roasted
smoky
vanilla
chocolate
coffee
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent oak and whiskey notes from its extended barrel contact, supported by roasted grain complexity and hints of vanilla.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Imperial Stout 23

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown with an opaque body and minimal light transmission, characteristic of the style's 76 SRM. A modest tan head forms and dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The beer shows still carbonation appropriate to its strength and seven-month oak maturation.

opaque black-brownminimal head retentionlow carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent oak and whiskey notes from its extended barrel contact, supported by roasted grain complexity and hints of vanilla. Smoke, dark chocolate, and subtle coconut layers emerge beneath, creating a layered and sophisticated profile without aggressive alcohol vapors despite the 10.5% ABV.

oak-forwardwhiskey-likeroasted grainvanilla undertones

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and smooth, with roasted malt and oak dominating the entry and mid-palate. Coconut, vanilla, and chocolate develop alongside smoky, coffee-like tones. The seven-malt base provides richness and complexity; bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the malt character and oak influence to carry through to a warm, lingering finish.

oak-agedroasted, chocolateyfull-bodied, smoothwarm alcohol

◑ Finish

A long, warming finish dominated by roasted oak and subtle vanilla. The alcohol heat emerges gradually but never overwhelms, leaving a dry, woody aftertaste with faint dark fruit notes.

long finishdry oakinesswarming
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
78
Finish
82
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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