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Dark Thunder Storm King

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A downpour of toasted coconut and coffee meets the dense dark chocolate note of Storm King in this 9.1% ABV imperial stout. The brewery calls it an indulgent twist on its bellowed Imperial Stout classic and signs off with Let the thunder roll. It is a spin-off of Storm King, which Victory brews with Centennial, Cascade and Chinook hops.

ABV
9.1%
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
chocolatetoastycoffee
chocolate
toasty
coffee
roasted
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted malt and dark chocolate, followed by pronounced coffee and toasted coconut notes that emerge distinctly as the beer warms.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dark Thunder Storm King

◎ Appearance

Dark opaque black-brown body with minimal light penetration, characteristic of a heavily roasted imperial stout. A thick tan head forms and clings persistently to the glass with visible lacing. Carbonation appears restrained, befitting the style's dense, chewy character.

opaque black-brownpersistent headheavy lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt and dark chocolate, followed by pronounced coffee and toasted coconut notes that emerge distinctly as the beer warms. Beneath these adjunct layers sits a subtle dark fruit undertone, with the alcohol presence warm but not sharply alcoholic.

roasted maltdark chocolatecoffeetoasted coconut

◐ Taste

Entry is full and rich, with chocolate dominating the mid-palate alongside deep roasted grain and coffee character. The 65 IBUs provide moderate bitterness that frames rather than overwhelms, allowing the toasted coconut sweetness to remain visible. The body feels weighty and substantial without excessive harshness.

chocolate-forwardcoffee-roastedmoderate bitternessfull body

◑ Finish

A warming, lingering finish where roasted and chocolate notes persist alongside a dry, slightly alcoholic warmth. The aftertaste carries coffee and dark cocoa into a long, gradually fading close.

warming alcohollingering chocolate
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
79
Finish
80
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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