Top 10 American-Style Imperial Stouts
The best imperial stouts are black to very black, American-style imperial stouts typically have 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 the full sweet malt character. Roasted malt astringency and bitterness can be moderately perceived but should not overwhelm the overall character. Hop aroma is usually low to moderate. ABV: 7.5-15. IBUs: 45-80. Below is a listing of the Top 10 American-Style Imperial Stouts.
1. Corruption By Proxy – Primal Brewing – North Carolina
2. Indie Roo – Pizza Port – Imperial Beach – California
3. Furious Fox – Golden Fox Brewing – Illinois
4. Secretary of Stout – Senate Avenue Brewing Co – Texas
5. Kill The Lights – The Tap Brewery – Indiana
6. Night Howler Imperial Stout – Baerlic Brewing Co. – Oregon
7. Cryptid – Coppertail Brewing Co. – Florida
8. ReVive – 10 Barrel Brewing Co. – Portland – Oregon
9. The Shroud – Bravery Brewing Co – California
10. Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout- Toppling Goliath Brewing – Iowa
This list was created using date from the 2024 Great American Beer Festival, U.S. Open Beer Championship, World Beer Cup, and UnTappd.
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