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Velvet Spoon

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Dark chocolate, roasted coffee and caramel form the base, layered with vanilla and cocoa nibs to recreate the flavour of a classic tiramisu. Velvet Spoon is an 11.1% imperial stout, smooth and velvety with every sip, tiramisu and beer in one can, served cool at 10 °C. It is a limited edition: once the cans are gone, they are gone.

ABV
11.1%
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
chocolatecoffeecaramel
chocolate
coffee
caramel
roasted
vanilla
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with dark chocolate and espresso, underscored by caramelized malt sweetness.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Velvet Spoon

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown hue with an opaque, impenetrable body that catches light at the rim with mahogany tones. A dense, tan head settles into fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is restrained, befitting the rich imperial stout character.

deep black-brownopaquefine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with dark chocolate and espresso, underscored by caramelized malt sweetness. Vanilla and cocoa nibs layer in subtly, creating a dessert-like aromatics reminiscent of tiramisu. Roasted grain backbone provides earthy depth without harsh edges.

dark chocolateespressovanillacaramel malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and velvety, with chocolate and roasted coffee dominating the mid-palate. Caramel sweetness and cocoa nib bitterness integrate seamlessly, while vanilla notes add a gentle confectionery dimension. The 65 IBU provides measured bitterness that balances without overwhelming the dessert-forward profile.

chocolate-forwardsmooth palatebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with roasted coffee and cocoa lingering alongside a subtle alcoholic warmth at 11.1% ABV. Sweetness fades gracefully, leaving a clean, slightly dry aftertaste.

warming finishcoffee persistence
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
87
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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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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