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Double Stout With Serrano Chile

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.8% Brewed By Green Flash Brewing Co. 6550 Mira Mesa Blvd San Diego California USA North America (858) 622-0085 www.greenflashbrew.com Does Double Stout With Serrano Chile tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Night Marchers Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.55% Brewed By San Diego Brewing Co. 10450 Friars Rd San Diego California USA North America (619) 284-2739 www.sandiegobrewing.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 […]

Oaked Black Eye Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By San Diego Brewing Co. 10450 Friars Rd San Diego California USA North America (619) 284-2739 www.sandiegobrewing.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Oaked Black Eye Imperial Stout? Let us know below.

Bourbon Cherry Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By The Beer Company 602 Broadway San Diego California USA North America (619) 398-0707 http://thebeerco.net Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Bourbon Cherry Imperial Stout make you happy, let us know by submitting […]

Colonel Fletcher’s Reserve Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By The Beer Company 602 Broadway San Diego California USA North America (619) 398-0707 http://thebeerco.net Want to share your review of Colonel Fletcher’s Reserve Imperial Stout? Submit your review below.

Sea Monster (Barrel Aged)

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Ballast Point Brewing Company 10051 Old Grove Rd San Diego California USA North America (858) 695-2739 www.ballastpoint.com Have you tried Sea Monster (Barrel Aged)? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Sea Monster Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Ballast Point Brewing Company 10051 Old Grove Rd San Diego California USA North America (858) 695-2739 www.ballastpoint.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Sea Monster Imperial Stout by filling out your review below.

Black Eye Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By San Diego Brewing Co. 10450 Friars Rd San Diego California USA North America (619) 284-2739 www.sandiegobrewing.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Black Eye Imperial Stout by filling out your review below.

Neptune’s Spear Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By San Diego Brewing Co. 10450 Friars Rd San Diego California USA North America (619) 284-2739 www.sandiegobrewing.com Have you tried Neptune’s Spear Imperial Stout? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Black’s Nocturne

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12% Brewed By Cismontane Brewing Company 29851 Aventura Ste D Rancho Santa Margarita California USA North America (949) 888-2739 www.cismontanebrewing.com Have you tried Black’s Nocturne? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Imperial Stout

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Hangar 24 Brewery 1710 Sessums Dr Redlands California USA North America (909) 389-1400 www.hangar24brewery.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Imperial Stout by filling out your review below.

Ale Epeteios

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Left Coast Brewing Company 1245 Puerta Del Sol San Clemente California USA North America (949) 218-3964 www.leftcoastbrewing.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 Ale […]

Sea Monster (3 Sheets Rum Oak Chip Aged)

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Ballast Point Brewing Company 10051 Old Grove Rd San Diego California USA North America (858) 695-2739 www.ballastpoint.com Have an opinion about Sea Monster (3 Sheets Rum Oak Chip Aged)? Submit your review below.

Chocolate Rain

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 19.5% Brewed By The Bruery 715 Dunn Way Placentia California USA North America (714) 996-6258 www.thebruery.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Chocolate Rain by filling out your review below.

Grey Monday

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 19.5% Brewed By The Bruery 715 Dunn Way Placentia California USA North America (714) 996-6258 www.thebruery.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 […]

Black’s Dawn

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Cismontane Brewing Company 29851 Aventura Ste D Rancho Santa Margarita California USA North America (949) 888-2739 www.cismontanebrewing.com Does Black’s Dawn tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Black’s Dawn (3x Berry)

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Cismontane Brewing Company 29851 Aventura Ste D Rancho Santa Margarita California USA North America (949) 888-2739 www.cismontanebrewing.com Good people drink good beer. Is Black’s Dawn (3x Berry) good? Let us know with your review below.

Black’s Dusk (Barrel Aged Black’s Dawn)

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Cismontane Brewing Company 29851 Aventura Ste D Rancho Santa Margarita California USA North America (949) 888-2739 www.cismontanebrewing.com Have an opinion about Black’s Dusk (Barrel Aged Black’s Dawn)? Submit your review below.

Bananas Foster Black Tuesday

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 19.2% Brewed By The Bruery 715 Dunn Way Placentia California USA North America (714) 996-6258 www.thebruery.com Good people drink good beer. Is Bananas Foster Black Tuesday good? Let us know with your review below.

Black Tuesday

American-Style Imperial Stout

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 18.2% Brewed By The Bruery 715 Dunn Way Placentia California USA North America (714) 996-6258 www.thebruery.com Have an opinion about Black Tuesday? Submit your review below.

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.