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We All Scream

The Bruery
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🌍 USA · Imperial Stout · One of 114 Imperial Stouts in hopIQ

We All Scream is a blended imperial stout modelled on Neapolitan ice cream, first bottled in 2022 and brewed again for 2025. Imperial stouts aged in bourbon, rye whiskey and port barrels form the base, finished with strawberries, cacao nibs and Madagascar vanilla beans. Dark chocolate comes first, followed by ripe strawberry and vanilla; the port barrels add a red-fruit, vinous note. The body is rich and sweet, with a light tartness from the fruit and noticeable alcohol warmth at the end.

ABV
15.1%
Bitterness
Very bitter
SRM
dark40
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial Stout.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for We All Scream

◎ Appearance

Opaque, nearly black in color with a deep brown edge when held to light. A dense, tan foam head forms on the pour and persists with good retention, leaving thick lacing down the glass. Carbonation is moderate, appropriate for the style's weight and alcohol content.

black, opaquepersistent headbrown highlights

◌ Aroma

Dark chocolate dominates the nose, layered with ripe red-fruit notes from the port barrel aging. Beneath lies Madagascar vanilla and subtle cocoa, with a gentle alcohol warmth noticeable at the rim. The strawberry contribution emerges on longer nosing, adding brightness to the darker, more wine-forward base.

dark chocolatered fruit, vinousvanilla, cocoaalcohol warmth

◐ Taste

Entry is rich and full-bodied, with prominent dark chocolate and cacao nib character. Mid-palate reveals a ripe strawberry sweetness and smooth vanilla oak, while the port barrel aging contributes a dry, slightly tannic red-wine quality. Bitterness is measured at 65 IBU, providing structure without harshness, while the sweetness remains present throughout the palate.

chocolate-forwardstrawberry, vanillaport barrel tanninssweet, structured

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with persistent alcohol heat from the 15.1% ABV. Dark chocolate and a light tartness from the fruit linger, fading gradually into a dry, slightly vinous aftertaste.

warming alcohollong, dry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
79
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of We All Scream

Serve at 13–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with We All Scream

About Imperial Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

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