KGB Imperial Stout – Amburana Aged

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet-brown to near-black in the glass, the beer presents a dense, opaque body characteristic of the Imperial Stout style. The head is compact and persistent, leaving fine Schaumkleiden across the rim. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the style's weight and richness.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced oak influence from the Brazilian Amburana wood, layered with creamy vanilla and warming cinnamon spice. Beneath these wood-forward notes lie roasted malt undertones and hints of dark chocolate, grounded by a subtle coffee earthiness that speaks to the beer's complexity rather than dominance.

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and smooth, the palate immediately greeted by vanilla sweetness and spiced warmth from the oak aging. Mid-palate develops roasted character with chocolate and coffee notes that balance the wood's influence; the 65 IBU bitterness arrives as a measured counterpoint without harshness, allowing the rich malt profile to remain prominent through the center.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with residual vanilla and oak lingering into the aftertaste. Alcohol warmth (9.3% ABV) becomes more apparent here, adding to the overall sense of weight and depth without astringency.