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Stupid Stout

Coronado Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Imperial Stout · One of 105 Imperial Stouts in hopIQ

Stupid Stout is a winter imperial stout that pours nearly black and sits dense and viscous in the glass. Robust chocolate from the dark malts leads, backed by roasted coffee, molasses and a dark-fruit note, while a small portion of fresh hops keeps the sweetness from settling. The body is full but not heavy, the alcohol warms without burning, and the finish returns to bitter baker's chocolate with a light roast.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter42 IBU
SRM
dark40
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Full-bodied and gently sweet.

A slow, coating pour that settles on the tongue and rewards the sip that follows.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial Stout.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stupid Stout

◎ Appearance

Stupid Stout pours nearly opaque black with a dense, viscous body that clings to the glass. The head is substantial and persistent, with fine Schaumkleiden that linger throughout the drinking experience. The beer presents almost no light transmission, confirming the depth of dark malt character to come.

nearly opaque blackdense viscositypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with robust dark chocolate and roasted coffee, grounded in molasses sweetness. Dark fruit notes emerge beneath the roast, while a measured hop presence cuts through the richness without dominating. The overall impression is warm and layered, inviting closer inspection.

dark chocolateroasted coffeemolassesdark fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with chocolate and roast, moving into a full body that feels substantial but not cloying. Molasses and dark-fruit character persist through the mid-palate, while fresh hops restrain any excessive sweetness. The alcohol sits warm and integrated, building gently without harshness.

chocolate-forwardfull bodyrestrained sweetnesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish returns to bitter baker's chocolate and light roast, lingering with moderate length. A dry, cocoa-dusted aftertaste completes the experience without astringency.

baker's chocolatemoderate lengthdry cocoa finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stupid Stout

Serve at 13–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Stupid Stout

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

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