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Tiramisu

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Rich, dark coffee meets sweet, toasted malt in an imperial stout modeled on the layered Italian dessert. Tiramisu is part of Southern Tier's Blackwater Series, launched in 2004, which the brewery credits with opening the door for pastry stouts. It runs at 10% ABV. It comes from Lakewood, New York, where Southern Tier opened its doors in 2003.

ABV
10%
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
coffeeroastedmalty
coffee
roasted
malty
toasty
chocolate
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted coffee dominates the nose, layered with dark chocolate and subtle notes of espresso crema.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tiramisu

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in the glass, with excellent clarity despite the opacity of the style. A dense, tan head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the rim, leaving thick rings of lacing as the beer is consumed.

deep mahoganydense tan headexcellent lacingopaque body

◌ Aroma

Roasted coffee dominates the nose, layered with dark chocolate and subtle notes of espresso crema. Beneath these roasted elements, toasted malt and hints of dark fruit provide warmth and depth without any harsh alcohol burn on the palate.

roasted coffeedark chocolatetoasted maltespresso notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold coffee and roasted grain, immediately full and rich. Mid-palate delivers chocolate sweetness balanced by 65 IBUs of restrained bitterness, while the malt backbone remains smooth and moreish throughout. Alcohol warmth emerges subtly without dominating.

bold coffee entryrich chocolate sweetnessrestrained bitternesssmooth malt backbonewarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is long and drying, with roasted and coffee notes persisting on the palate. A gentle warmth from the 10% ABV lingers without harshness.

long roasted finishdrying aftertastewarming alcohol
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
86
Finish
78
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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