The Garden Brewery Imperial Chocolate & Strawberry Liquer Stout

Name: The Garden Brewery Imperial Chocolate & Strawberry Liquer Stout
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6532a2591603da1c7b014a8c
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.73 (13 reviews)

Imperial Stout 8.6 º 25 IBU

The Garden Brewery
Nerdbrewing

This decadent Imperial Stout, crafted in collaboration with Nerdbrewing, offers a complex sensory profile that balances a rich pastry-inspired base with vibrant fruit. The appearance is jet black, supporting an aroma dominated by bittersweet chocolate, roasted malts, and a distinct nutty almond character. Fresh strawberries provide a bright, jammy fruitiness and a subtle tartness that expertly cuts through the dense, sugary malt sweetness. The experience is reminiscent of a luxurious fruit liqueur, where the charred grain bitterness and strawberry acidity provide a sophisticated counterpoint to the velvety, cocoa-forward body. It concludes with a long, warming finish that melds dark fruit and marzipan notes.

Appearance. Jet black and completely opaque (40 SRM). Features a thick, creamy, deep tan head with moderate retention and significant lacing. High viscosity is evident through noticeable legs on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity with a rich blend of bittersweet chocolate, cocoa powder, and dark roasted coffee. Prominent notes of fresh strawberry and a sweet, marzipan-like almond presence. Subtle alcohol warmth and low dark fruit esters such as plum.

Taste. Initial sweet malt impression with flavors of dark chocolate and toasted almond. The middle palate introduces a vibrant strawberry tartness that balances the heavy pastry stout base. Moderate hop bitterness provides structure, leading to a lingering finish of roasted grain, red fruit, and smooth alcohol warmth.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied, thick, and velvety with a chewy, luscious texture. Carbonation is low to moderate. A smooth, gentle alcohol warmth is present without being sharp or solventy.

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