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. Navel Gazer – New Heights Brewing Co. – Tennessee
2. Big Deluxe – Ritual Brewing Co.- California
3. Fulcrum Imperial Stout – ZwanzigZ Brewing – Indiana
4. Top of the World – Blue Earl Brewing – Deleware
5. Methuselah – Eureka Brewing Co. – California
6. Black Citrus – ZhangMen Brewing Co. – Taiwan
7. Sinister Imperial Stout – Cueni Brewing Co. – Florida
8. Dark Helmet – Odell Brewing – Colorado
9. Imperial Death Star – San Fernando Brewing Co. – California
10. Assassin – Toppling Goliath Brewing – Iowa
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