Top 10 Imperial Stouts Brewed in America
The best imperial stouts are black to very black, 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. ABV: 7.5-15. IBUs: 45-80.
1. Marshal Zhukov – Cigar City Brewing – Florida
2. O.A.S.I.S – Cherry Street Brewing – Georgia
3. The Russian – 2SP Brewing Co. – Pennsylvania
4. Imperial Stout – American Harvest Brewpub – Michigan
5. Little Betty – Nebraska Brewing – Nebraska
6. Russian Imperial Stout – Iron Hill Brewery – Pennsylvania
7. Cryptid – Coppertail Brewing – Florida
8. Duke Snider’s Imperial Stout – Walking Tree Brewery – Florida
9. Night Tripper – New Holland Brewing – Michigan
10. The Nightman Cometh – Drekker Brewing – North Dakota