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Deth's Tar

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Deth's Tar is Revolution's Imperial Oatmeal Stout, aged in bourbon-soaked American oak barrels and the base beer for Coconut Deth and Supermassive Café Deth. A dark chocolate profile carries notes of toasted coconut and vanilla, and a rich, supple texture hides the 14.8% ABV. It is part of the Deep Wood Series and comes as a limited release on draft and in cans.

ABV
14.8%
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
chocolatevanillatoasty
chocolate
vanilla
toasty
oak
roasted
coffee
Aroma
The nose is led by dark chocolate and toasted oak from the bourbon barrel aging, with a subtle vanilla sweetness underlying.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Deth's Tar

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to black in color, with an opaque and impenetrable body. A dense, tan head forms and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Minimal carbonation produces a still, viscous presentation befitting the high alcohol content and barrel aging.

deep brown-blackopaquedense head retentionviscous

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by dark chocolate and toasted oak from the bourbon barrel aging, with a subtle vanilla sweetness underlying. Hints of roasted grain and a faint coffee character emerge beneath, while the alcohol warmth is present but well-integrated and does not dominate.

dark chocolatebourbon oakroasted maltvanilla

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced dark chocolate and cocoa notes, followed by a rich, supple mouthfeel that belies the 14.8% ABV. Toasted oak and vanilla develop in the mid-palate, with roasted grain and subtle dark fruit providing complexity. Bitterness is moderate at 65 IBU, offering restraint and balance rather than aggression.

chocolate-forwardfull-bodiedsoft oakmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering chocolate and vanilla notes fading gradually into a slight coffee aftertaste. A gentle alcohol warmth persists without becoming harsh or overly warming.

long, warmingchocolate-vanilla fade
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
87
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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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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