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A revival of a 2017 classic, brewed with Prairie Artisan Ales in Oklahoma. The most notable change: a nine-hour boil instead of two, and the mouthfeel shows it. Aged on four chilli varieties, coffee, cacao nibs and vanilla from Ecuador and Mexico. Opaque black in the glass, leading with dark chocolate, vanilla and mole. As it opens, fresh-ground coffee, molasses and a dried red-fruit character from the chillies emerge. Medium-bodied, warming and mildly sweet, at 11.5 percent.

ABV
11.5%
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
chocolatecoffeevanilla
chocolate
coffee
vanilla
spicy
dark fruit
roasted
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent dark chocolate and vanilla notes, followed by the emergence of freshly ground coffee as the beer warms.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for TrillBOMB!

◎ Appearance

Opaque black in the glass with minimal light transmission, characteristic of a fully developed Imperial Stout. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the sides of the glass with fine Schaumkleiden. Carbonation appears moderate, appropriate to the style's weight and complexity.

opaque blackdense headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent dark chocolate and vanilla notes, followed by the emergence of freshly ground coffee as the beer warms. A subtle mole-like character develops, layered with the fruited spice from four chilli varieties, creating a multi-dimensional aromatic profile that evolves throughout the tasting.

dark chocolatefresh coffeevanilladried chilli spice

◐ Taste

Entry is full and coating, with dark chocolate and cacao nib character anchoring the palate. The nine-hour boil has created a notably velvety mouthfeel; mid-palate brings molasses sweetness and dried red-fruit character from the chillies, balanced by roasted undertones from the extended boil. The 11.5% ABV provides warmth without sharp alcoholic edges, while bitterness remains restrained, allowing adjunct complexity to dominate.

chocolate-forwardvelvety texturemolasses sweetnesschilli-driven spice

◑ Finish

The finish is warming and persistent, with lingering chocolate and coffee notes fading slowly into the aftertaste. A gentle chilli heat continues to build gently, inviting another sip.

warmingpersistent coffeechilli warmth
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
88
Appearance
83
Finish
82
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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