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Big Black Voodoo Daddy

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Chocolate and roasted malts shape this rich imperial stout, which weighs in at 12% ABV. It is a seasonal beer, scheduled for December 2026 through January 2027. Voodoo has brewed in Meadville, Pennsylvania since 2005, and the Meadville brewery makes many of its flagship and seasonal beers.

ABV
12%
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
roastedchocolatemalty
roasted
chocolate
malty
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted malt dominates the nose, with prominent cocoa and dark chocolate notes layered underneath.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Big Black Voodoo Daddy

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown color with minimal light transmission, characteristic of the high SRM value. A dense, tan head forms and clings persistently to the glass walls, indicating solid foam stability. The beer appears opaque and full-bodied in the glass.

deep black-browndense headopaqueexcellent retention

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt dominates the nose, with prominent cocoa and dark chocolate notes layered underneath. A secondary coffee character emerges, accompanied by subtle hints of dark stone fruit and the warming alcohol presence. The overall impression is rich and complex without sharp or aggressive edges.

roasted maltschocolate, cocoacoffee notesdark fruit

◐ Taste

Entry brings forward chocolate and roasted grain flavors with a full, viscous mouthfeel. The mid-palate maintains richness through caramel and dark malt complexity, while moderate bitterness (65 IBU) provides structure without dominating. The 12% ABV is present as warming heat throughout, well-integrated rather than harsh.

chocolate-forwardfull-bodiedroasted grainmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends with lingering roasted and chocolate notes, fading gradually into dry cocoa tannins. A slight boozy warmth persists, leaving a smooth, malty conclusion.

long finishroasted aftertastewarming
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
Finish
78
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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