Chocolate Imperial Stout
Brewmaster’s Notes
Well, if you’ve ever wondered what bittersweet chocolate beer tastes like, this is it! This black beauty came out of our Toronto brewpub in January of 2010. It is made with Dutch cocoa powder, cocoa nibs from Soma Chocolate across the lane from us in the Distillery District as well as pure chocolate extract. The Nitrogen charging gives it a real milkshake texture. We first released it for Valentine’s Day, 2010 cuz nothin’ says “I love you Baby” like an 8.5% alcohol chocolate flavoured stout!
Tasting Notes: Dark chocolate aroma and first taste with creamy texture and drying finish from alcohol content. Slightly fruity complementary flavours from yeast.
Appearance: Jet Black with fawn head
Aroma: Bittersweet chocolate with slight fruit esters
Body: Full
Serving Suggestions: Bittersweet chocolate. With your Honey.
Hops Variety: UK Fuggles, UK Goldings
Malt Variety: Maris Otter Pale Ale malt, Roast Barley, Chocolate Malt, Flaked Wheat,Caramel malt, Biscuit Malt
Yeast: American Ale
ABV: 8.5
IBU: 55
Glassware: Pint Shaker
Style: Imperial Stout
Serving Temp: 4-8 deg C