imperial stout

When we think about which of our beer styles would be suitable for a king or queen, the Imperial Stout immediately springs to mind. Not only does this majestic beer have the word Imperial in its name, it also usually brings a high alcohol content, a voluminous body and luxurious flavor components to the glass. The men and women behind the kettles at Barbarossa I Am must have thought the same thing, because their Imperial Stout is nicknamed "The King."

The king from the Hanseatic city flows into the glass in an opaque mahogany tone and crowns its head with a considerable amount of airy, hazelnut-brown foam. The complex aroma and even more complex taste are created by the barrel maturation that takes place after the brewing process. The noble drop rests for eight long months in barrels that have developed a rich aroma over the course of years of whiskey storage. This aroma of the barrel is passed on to the beer during the maturation process and forms a sophisticated character.

Thanks to chocolate malt and coffee beans on the ingredients list, these two notes are the first to be noticed, both in the smell and in the taste. The strong mocha and melting chocolate are joined by notes of candied fruit and grainy cereals, which elegantly complete the play of aromas.

We stock this royal brew in regular and large bottles.