American-Style Imperial Stout Archives - Page 15 of 42

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Thirsty Dog Brewing Company 529 Grant St Akron Ohio USA North America (330) 252-2739 http://thirstydog.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Bourbon Barrel Aged Belgium Imperial Stout? Submit your review below.

Bourbon Barrel Aged Siberian Night

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By Thirsty Dog Brewing Company 529 Grant St Akron Ohio USA North America (330) 252-2739 http://thirstydog.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Bourbon Barrel Aged Siberian Night make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Bourbon Barrel Middle Of Nowhere

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery 24 W Union St

Freigeist Caulfield – Not Just Plain Vanilla

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Gasthaus-Brauerei Braustelle Christianstraße 2 Cologne North Rhine-Westphalia Germany Europe +49 221 2856932 www.braustelle.com Is Freigeist Caulfield – Not Just Plain Vanilla something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

FritzAle Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.7% Brewed By Gasthaus-Brauerei Braustelle Christianstraße 2 Cologne North Rhine-Westphalia Germany Europe +49 221 2856932 www.braustelle.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love FritzAle Imperial Stout? Submit your review below.

Vitesse Noir

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By Hardknott Brewery Unit 10 Devonshire Rd Millom North West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01229 779309 http://hardknott.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Vitesse Noir? Submit your review below.

Hoppin’ Frog / Fanø Natasha Røcks America Chocolate Rye Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Hoppin’ Frog Brewery 1680 E Waterloo Rd Akron Ohio USA North America (330) 352-4578 www.hoppinfrog.com Want to share your review of Hoppin’ Frog / Fanø Natasha Røcks America Chocolate Rye Imperial Stout? Submit your review below.

Olde Rabbit’s Foot

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.13% Brewed By Foothills Brewing Company 638 @ 4th St Winston-Salem North Carolina USA North America (336) 777-3348 www.foothillsbrewing.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Olde Rabbit’s Foot by filling out your review below.

The Perfect Crime Smoking Gun

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Scheldebrouwerij Wenenstraat 7 Meer (Netherlands) North Holland Netherlands Europe +31 (0)3 665 36 96 http://www.scheldebrouwerij.nl Is The Perfect Crime Smoking Gun something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Freigeist Caulfield

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Gasthaus-Brauerei Braustelle Christianstraße 2 Cologne North Rhine-Westphalia Germany Europe +49 221 2856932 www.braustelle.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Freigeist Caulfield by filling out your review below.

Freigeist Caulfield – Mocha Flush

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Gasthaus-Brauerei Braustelle Christianstraße 2 Cologne North Rhine-Westphalia Germany Europe +49 221 2856932 www.braustelle.com I was in the Virgin Islands once. I met a girl, we ate lobster and drank pina coladas. At sunset we made love like sea otters. That was a pretty good day. Why couldn’t I […]

The Event Horizon

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Olde Hickory Brewery 222 Union Sq NW #102 Hickory North Carolina USA North America (828) 322-1422 www.oldehickorybrewery.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of The Event Horizon in the below form.

Carolina 15th Anniversary Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.4% Brewed By Carolina Brewing Company 140 Thomas Mill Rd Holly Springs North Carolina USA North America (919) 557-2337 www.carolinabrew.com Thank you sir, will you have another Carolina 15th Anniversary Imperial Stout? Give us your review below.

Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Mother Earth Brewing 311 N Herritage St St Kinston North Carolina USA North America (252) 208-2437 www.motherearthbrewing.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Imperial Stout? Submit your review below.

Silent Night

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Mother Earth Brewing 311 N Herritage St St Kinston North Carolina USA North America (252) 208-2437 www.motherearthbrewing.com Did you experience Silent Night? Give us your review below.

Cellar Series Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.4% Brewed By Natty Greene’s Pub & Brewing Co. 345 S Elm St Greensboro North Carolina USA North America (336) 274-1373 www.nattygreenes.com Thank you sir, will you have another Cellar Series Imperial Stout? Give us your review below.

Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.2% Brewed By Olde Hickory Brewery 222 Union Sq NW #102 Hickory North Carolina USA North America (828) 322-1422 www.oldehickorybrewery.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Imperial Stout make you happy, let us know by […]

American-Style Imperial Stout Traits

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Beer Style Description

Black in color. American-style imperial stouts typically have a high alcohol content. Generally characterized as very robust. The extremely rich malty flavor and aroma are balanced with assertive hopping and fruity-ester characteristics. Bitterness should be moderately high to very high and balanced with full sweet malt character . Roasted malt astringency and bitterness can be moderately perceived but should not overwhelm the overall character. Hop aroma is usually moderately-high to overwhelmingly Hop-floral, -citrus or -herbal. Diacetyl (butterscotch) levels should be absent.

Alcohol By Volume Range

7-12

IBU's Range

50-80

Aroma

Rich and complex, with variable amounts of roasted grains, maltiness, fruity esters, hops, and alcohol. The roasted malt character can take on coffee, dark chocolate, or slightly burnt tones and can be light to moderately strong. The malt aroma can be subtle to rich and barley wine-like, depending on the gravity and grain bill. May optionally show a slight specialty malt character (e.g., caramel), but this should only add complexity and not dominate. Fruity esters may be low to moderately strong, and may take on a complex, dark fruit (e.g., plums, prunes, raisins) character. Hop aroma can be very low to quite aggressive, and may contain any hop variety. An alcohol character may be present, but shouldn’t be sharp, hot or solventy. Aged versions may have a slight vinous or port-like quality, but shouldn’t be sour. No diacetyl. The balance can vary with any of the aroma elements taking center stage. Not all possible aromas described need be present; many interpretations are possible. Aging affects the intensity, balance and smoothness of aromatics.

Appearance

Color may range from very dark reddish-brown to jet black. Opaque. Deep tan to dark brown head. Generally has a well-formed head, although head retention may be low to moderate. High alcohol and viscosity may be visible in “legs” when beer is swirled in a glass.

Flavor

Rich, deep, complex and frequently quite intense with variable amounts of roasted malt/grains, maltiness, fruity esters, hop bitterness, flavor, and alcohol. Medium to aggressively high bitterness. Medium-low to high hop flavor (any variety). Moderate to aggressively high roasted malt/grain flavors can suggest bittersweet or unsweetened chocolate, cocoa, and/or strong coffee. A slightly burnt grain, burnt currant or tarry character may be evident. Fruity esters may be low to intense and can take on a dark fruit character (raisins, plums, or prunes). Malt backbone can be balanced and supportive to rich and barley wine-like, and may optionally show some supporting caramel, bready or toasty flavors. Alcohol strength should be evident, but not hot, sharp or solventy. No diacetyl. The palate and finish can vary from relatively dry to moderately sweet, usually with some lingering roastiness, hop bitterness and warming character. The balance and intensity of flavors can be affected by aging with some flavors becoming more subdued over time with some aged, vinous or port-like qualities developing.

Mouthfeel

Full to very full-bodied and chewy, with a velvety, luscious texture (although the body may decline with long conditioning). Gentle smooth warmth from alcohol should be present and noticeable. Should not be syrupy and under-attenuated. Carbonation may be low to moderate, depending on age and conditioning.