Black Square
Tannic oak, bitter chocolate and berry fruit balance in this strong, rich, complex stout at 11%. The brewery's late head brewer Roger Ryman first brewed it in 2014 with the team from New Riga's Brewery. It is brewed at Christmas each year and matured in oak casks for a further 10 months. In 2019 it won gold at the International Brewing Awards and the overall trophy.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Black Square
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
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
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Imperial Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same oak, rich, chocolate character as Black Square will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
