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The Taxman

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12% Brewed By The Livery 190 5th St Benton Harbor Michigan USA North America (269) 925-8760 http://liverybrew.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love The Taxman? Submit your review below.

Detroit Beer Co. Black Magic

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.1% Brewed By Detroit Beer Co. 1529 Broadway St Detroit Michigan USA North America (313) 962-1529 www.detroitbeerco.com The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. So, […]

Bert’s Disqualified Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.6% Brewed By Wandering Star Brewing Company 11 Gifford St Pittsfield Massachusetts USA North America (413) 717-7041 http://www.wanderingstarbrewing.com The dude abides. Does Bert’s Disqualified Imperial Stout? Submit your review below.

Raspberry Imperial Stout Aged With Cocoa Nibs

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Berkshire Brewing Company Inc. 12 Railroad St South Deerfield Massachusetts USA North America (413) 665-6600 www.berkshirebrewingcompany.com The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells […]

Tennessee Tat’s

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.1% Brewed By Wormtown Brewing Co. 455 Park Ave Worchester Massachusetts USA North America (774) 239-1555 www.wormtownbrewery.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Tennessee Tat’s? Submit your review below.

Ryan & Casey Liquors 100th Anniversary

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11.5% Brewed By Lefty’s Brewing Company 301 Wells St Greenfield Massachusetts USA North America (413) 475-3449 www.leftysbrew.com Good people drink good beer. Is Ryan & Casey Liquors 100th Anniversary good? Let us know with your review below.

Brumaire

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.8% Brewed By Tap Brewing Company 100 Washington St Haverhill Massachusetts USA North America (978) 374-1117 www.tapbrewingcompany.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Brumaire in the below form.

Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Beer Works 199 Cabot Street Lowell Massachusetts USA North America (978) 937-2337 http://www.beerworks.net May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would you take Imperial Stout with you? Let […]

Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.5% Brewed By The People’s Pint 24 Federal St Greenfield Massachusetts USA North America (413) 773-0333 www.thepeoplespint.com Good people drink good beer. Is Barrel Aged Imperial Stout good? Let us know with your review below.

Maple Oatmeal Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Lefty’s Brewing Company 301 Wells St Greenfield Massachusetts USA North America (413) 475-3449 www.leftysbrew.com Does Maple Oatmeal Stout tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Aftermath

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Tree House Brewing Company 63 St Claire Rd Brimfield Massachusetts USA North America (413) 949-1891 http://treehousebrew.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. […]

Chocolate Sombrero

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Clown Shoes 23 Hayward St Ipswich (MA) Massachusetts USA North America http://www.clownshoesbeer.com/ Have an opinion about Chocolate Sombrero? Submit your review below.

Vampire Slayer

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Clown Shoes 23 Hayward St Ipswich (MA) Massachusetts USA North America http://www.clownshoesbeer.com/ Have an opinion about Vampire Slayer? Submit your review below.

J Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Cody Brewing Company 36 Main St Amesbury Massachusetts USA North America (978) 378-3424 http://codybrewing.com Have an opinion about J Stout? Submit your review below.

Retribution

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.5% Brewed By DuClaw Brewing Company 7000 Arundel Mills Circle Suite R4 Hanover Maryland USA North America (410) 799-1166 www.duclaw.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Retribution below.

Angry Beast

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By Clown Shoes 23 Hayward St Ipswich (MA) Massachusetts USA North America http://www.clownshoesbeer.com/ Thank you sir, will you have another Angry Beast? Give us your review below.

Heavy Seas – Peg Leg W/ Smoked Vanilla, Coffee And Birch

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Heavy Seas Beer 4615 Hollins Ferry Road Halethorpe Maryland USA North America (410) 247-7822 www.hsbeer.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Heavy Seas – Peg Leg W/ Smoked Vanilla, Coffee And Birch in the below form.

Heavy Seas – Siren Noire Imperial Chocolate Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Heavy Seas Beer 4615 Hollins Ferry Road Halethorpe Maryland USA North America (410) 247-7822 www.hsbeer.com Does Heavy Seas – Siren Noire Imperial Chocolate Stout tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Peg Leg (Cask W/ Montmorency Tart Cherries & Dry Hopped)

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Heavy Seas Beer 4615 Hollins Ferry Road Halethorpe Maryland USA North America (410) 247-7822 www.hsbeer.com The dude abides. Does Peg Leg (Cask W/ Montmorency Tart Cherries & Dry Hopped)? Submit your review below.

Cocoa Retribution

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.5% Brewed By DuClaw Brewing Company 7000 Arundel Mills Circle Suite R4 Hanover Maryland USA North America (410) 799-1166 www.duclaw.com May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would you take Cocoa […]

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.