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Labana Ta Sardexka

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Knife-and-fork territory: black with a persistent brown head and a very high density that lodges itself on the palate. Matured on cacao nibs and cinnamon, it opens sweet and full of nuances and ends in a deep, delicate bitterness. An imperial stout from Saltus in Aizoáin, Navarre, whose motto is: labana ta sardexka!

ABV
10.6%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
chocolatespicyroasted
chocolate
spicy
roasted
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
Cacao and cinnamon emerge prominently, layered over roasted malt and dark chocolate notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Labana Ta Sardexka

◎ Appearance

Deep black with only hints of opaque brown when held to light. The persistent brown head clings firmly to the glass, building substantial lacing on each sip. The beer presents a visibly dense body that coats the palate with its weight and presence.

jet blackpersistent tan headthick lacingviscous body

◌ Aroma

Cacao and cinnamon emerge prominently, layered over roasted malt and dark chocolate notes. Beneath these spice-driven adjuncts lies a subtle coffee undertone, with hints of dark fruit developing as the beer warms. The alcohol is present but restrained, not dominating the aromatic profile.

cacao, cinnamonroasted maltdark chocolatecoffee undertone

◐ Taste

The entry opens with pronounced sweetness balanced by rich chocolate character and spiced warmth from cinnamon. Mid-palate displays considerable body and smoothness, with roasted complexity and a whisper of dark fruit providing nuance. The finish transitions to a deep, measured bitterness that lingers without harshness, complemented by the boozy warmth of 10.6% ABV.

sweet openingchocolate-forwardspiced complexityrefined bitterness

◑ Finish

A sustained, dry aftertaste persists on the palate, with lingering bitterness and roasted malt character. The cinnamon spice fades gradually, leaving a smooth, warming conclusion.

long, dry finishwarming alcohollingering spice
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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