Fuzzy vs WeldWerks Medianoche: Which Should You Drink?

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Fuzzy

Side Project Brewing

United States · Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout

hopIQ rank #3291

56%

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side by side, across 56 flavour tags

WeldWerks Medianoche

WeldWerks Brewing Co.

United States · Imperial Stout

HOPIQ TAKE

Fuzzy if you want oak and vanilla complexity, WeldWerks Medianoche if you want pure roasted intensity. Both pack serious alcohol at basically the same ABV and IBU, but the barrel aging on Fuzzy softens everything with wood char and bourbon notes—it feels more refined, almost dessert-like. Medianoche doesn't have that oak cushion; it leans into dark chocolate, espresso, and a slightly grittier finish that rewards you for the heat.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Fuzzy when…

→You want something that feels special and layered—dessert territory
→You appreciate barrel-aging techniques and wood influence
→You're in a longer tasting session and want something to savor

Pick WeldWerks Medianoche when…

→You want unfiltered roasted malt character—no softening
→You prefer bold, assertive stouts that don't apologize
→You want to taste the craft and complexity of the base beer itself

SIDE BY SIDE

	Fuzzy	WeldWerks Medianoche
ABV	13.5%	14%
Bitterness	Noticeably bitter	Noticeably bitter
Colour	Dark	Dark
Style	Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout	Imperial Stout
Origin	United States	United States

WHAT IT TASTES OF

7 shared · 6 distinct

Both beers

roastedchocolaterichvanilladark fruitboozysmooth

Only Fuzzy

peach

STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

FuzzyWeldWerks Medianoche

Bitterness

Body

TASTING NOTES

Fuzzy

PeachRoastedRich

Fuzzy hits smooth, which surprised me for a 13.5% stout. The barrel work is unmissable—vanilla, light oak, almost cocoa butter up front. There's warmth without harshness, and it coats your mouth like expensive chocolate. The alcohol hides beautifully; you feel the weight, not the burn. It's a sipper that makes you want to slow down.

WeldWerks Medianoche

RoastedChocolateRich

Medianoche is denser, more confrontational. Dark roasted malt dominates—think burnt espresso and black licorice. There's a slight mineral edge that keeps it from feeling one-dimensional, and the finish is dry, almost tobacco-like. It's got more teeth than Fuzzy, more backbone. You taste the full 14% here, but it's not unpleasant—just honest.

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