FrauGruber Brewing Banana Split

Name: FrauGruber Brewing Banana Split
Brand: Beer
SKU: 61c9eb411603dad20ba025d7
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.84 (59 reviews)

Imperial Stout 10.3 º

FrauGruber Brewing

FrauGruber's take on the classic Imperial Stout is an indulgent liquid dessert. The beer exudes an opulent aroma of caramelized organic Costa Rican bananas and luxurious Belgian chocolate, which meld seamlessly with the comforting warmth of Madagascar bourbon vanilla. On the palate, this velvety brew balances roasted malt bitterness with the decadent, sweet essence of a classic banana split. Smooth espresso notes and dark fruit esters intertwine with the rich adjunct layers, resulting in a complex, warming finish that celebrates the harmony of its specialty ingredients within a robust, high-gravity stout framework.

Appearance. Jet black and completely opaque (SRM 40+). It pours with a thick, dense, dark brown head that exhibits moderate retention and leaves thick, viscous legs clinging to the glass, indicating high gravity and alcohol.

Aroma. Intense and dessert-forward aroma. Prominent notes of ripe, caramelized Costa Rican bananas and sweet, cream-like Madagascar bourbon vanilla dominate, supported by rich Belgian chocolate, cocoa powder, and dark-roasted coffee malt. Subtler background hints of dark fruit esters like figs are present, with no apparent hop aroma. Clean, warming alcohol presence adds a pleasant depth.

Taste. Rich and decadent initial impression of sweet banana and liquid chocolate. The mid-palate reveals deeply roasted malts, espresso, and dark-toasted grains, which provide a firm bitterness to balance the luscious sweetness. Madagascar bourbon vanilla rounds out the flavors, creating a cohesive pastry stout character. Hop flavor is negligible, with bitterness serving primarily to prevent a cloying sensation. The finish is lingering, bittersweet, and warm with roasted malt and banana notes.

Mouthfeel. Full to very full-bodied with a thick, velvety, and luscious chewy texture. Low to moderate carbonation enhances the creamy, milkshake-like mouthfeel. A smooth, gentle alcohol warmth is noticeable but extremely well-integrated, with no astringency or harshness.

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