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Chocolate Cherry Bight

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An imperial stout brewed with cherry and cocoa, jet black under a frothy tan head. The aroma is rich, with cherry, vanilla and dark chocolate stacked over the roast beneath. Cherry and chocolate carry the flavour as well, set against malty cake notes and a full, weighty body. The finish lands moderately sweet rather than dry, and the strength is carried by the malt rather than standing apart from it.

ABV
9%
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
chocolatemaltyroasted
chocolate
malty
roasted
vanilla
dark fruit
coffee
Aroma
The nose opens with layered richness: dark roasted malt and cocoa powder form the base, while cherry and vanilla rise above, mingling with hints of espresso.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chocolate Cherry Bight

◎ Appearance

Jet black in the glass with minimal light transmission, befitting a full-bodied Imperial Stout. A frothy tan head forms at the pour and maintains a loose collar around the rim, creating modest lacing as the beer is consumed. The body carries a dense, oily sheen characteristic of the style and alcohol weight.

jet blacktan headfull-bodiedoily sheen

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with layered richness: dark roasted malt and cocoa powder form the base, while cherry and vanilla rise above, mingling with hints of espresso. The roasted character carries sufficient intensity to anchor the sweeter adjunct notes without overwhelming them, creating a balanced aromatic profile that invites repeated nosing.

dark chocolateroasted maltcherryvanillacocoa

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty, with cherry and chocolate dominating the mid-palate alongside supporting notes of malty cake and subtle coffee. The 9% ABV is well-integrated into the malt structure rather than presenting as sharp alcohol heat. Bitterness remains restrained, allowing sweet cocoa and cherry to persist without turning cloying.

chocolate-forwardmalty sweetnesscherry fruitfull bodyintegrated alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish lands moderately sweet, with lingering cocoa and cherry notes fading gradually rather than cutting short. A soft, warm aftertaste remains, rounded by malt and free of astringent dryness.

sweet finishlingering cocoawarm
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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