Beer
Midnight Imperial
Imperial stout · Imperial · Blackgate · $$$
Big, boozy, decadent — a sipper for the cold.
At a glance
BitternessHigh
LowHigh
BodyBig & chewy
LightBig
StrengthImperial
SessionImperial
The profile
- Style
- Stout / Porter — Dark and roasty — coffee, chocolate, toast.
- Bitterness (hops)
- High — Assertively bitter — hop-forward and resinous.
- Body
- Big & chewy — Thick, rich, dessert-like body.
- Strength (ABV)
- Imperial — Big and boozy — share or savor slowly.
- Comfort vs. adventure
- Adventurous — A step into something new.
Tasting notes
dark chocolateespressoraisin
About the style
Stouts and porters lean on roasted malt for coffee, chocolate, and toast — from dry Irish stouts to thick imperials. This is a Imperial stout.
How to serve
Serve cellar-cool (10–13°C) in a snifter or nonic to let the roast aromas open.
Pairs with
Pairs with chocolate desserts, oysters, and barbecue.
Good for
A step into something new.
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