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WeldWerks Medianoche

WeldWerks Brewing Co.
United States·Imperial Stout
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WeldWerks' annual masterpiece. An imperial stout aged in a blend of bourbon, rum and brandy barrels — rich vanilla, dark chocolate, coconut and warming spirit. Released once a year to queues across Colorado. One of the most anticipated limited releases in American craft.

ABV
14%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark60
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolateoak
roasted
chocolate
oak
vanilla
dark fruit
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt, dark chocolate, and cocoa powder.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for WeldWerks Medianoche

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown with an opaque body and minimal light transmission. A dense, tan head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving substantial lacing on each sip. The beer presents as visually full and weighty, befitting its imperial character.

opaque black-brownpersistent tan headsubstantial lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt, dark chocolate, and cocoa powder. Beneath these foundational notes lie vanilla and oak from extended barrel aging, complemented by subtle rum and brandy warmth. Coconut undertones and hints of dark fruit round out a complex, layered bouquet with mild alcohol warmth present throughout.

roasted maltdark chocolate, cocoavanilla, oak, spirits

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and coating, leading with rich roasted malt and bitter chocolate. Mid-palate development brings balanced oak, vanilla, and warming barrel spirits without sharp heat. The 40 IBUs provide restrained bitterness that frames rather than dominates, allowing dark fruit and faint tropical notes to emerge. Finish remains smooth despite the 14% ABV, with lingering cocoa and spirit warmth.

chocolate-forwardfull-bodied, velvetybalanced oak and spirit

◑ Finish

A long, warming finish that declines gradually over several minutes, leaving cocoa bitterness and subtle vanilla on the palate. Spirit heat emerges gently in the aftertaste without becoming harsh or overpowering.

long warming finishcocoa, vanilla fade
92
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
93
Appearance
88
Finish
91
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.

Finding a similar Imperial Stout

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