Schönramer Imperial Stout

◎ Aussehen

Deep black-brown color with an opaque body characteristic of the style. A dense, tan head forms and holds with fine carbonation evident at the glass edge. The pour reveals excellent head retention, leaving a structured ring of lacing that adheres to the glass.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dark chocolate and espresso, supported by roasted malt backbone with subtle dried fruit undertones. A gentle alcohol warmth emerges in the background without dominating. The overall impression is restrained and complex rather than aggressive.

◐ Geschmack

Full-bodied entry delivers chocolate and coffee in balance, with the roasted character building through the mid-palate. Bittering is firm at 65 IBU but integrated rather than sharp, allowing dark fruit and subtle nutty notes to emerge. The mouthfeel remains smooth despite the alcohol warmth at 9.5%, with a slight toasty richness on the palate.

◑ Abgang

The finish is long and warming, with chocolate and roasted notes persisting into a dry aftertaste. The alcohol heat lingers gently without becoming harsh, leaving the palate with a sense of depth and richness.

Etwas wärmer als erwartet. 10–13°C lässt die gerösteten Malz-, Schokoladen- und Kaffeenoten vollständig entfalten.

Der Klassiker — vielseitig, angenehm zu halten und hält das Bier kühl. Kein Schnickschnack: nur das Bier.