XV
XV marks the brewery's 15th anniversary. The barrel-aged stout brings fudgy chocolate brownies, vanilla beans and a touch of maple drizzle, followed by a smooth bourbon backbone. The brewery lists 11.6% ABV, Untappd 11.69%. The 10th anniversary beer, X, was a blend of six barrels with two types of vanilla beans.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for XV
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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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 chocolate, vanilla, smooth character as XV will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.