Stout#Imperial stout

Imperial Stout is a deep black and strong stout.

History

This beer was brewed in the 18th century in England as a gift to the Russian Tsarina Catherine the Great. As Hofbier the Czar Imperial Stout the house in Russia, the Baltic States and England gained a great popularity. With time, however, this beer style lost its importance until it was finally almost forgotten. Meanwhile, however, many smaller breweries in England and the U.S. in particular have rediscovered these highly aromatic beer style and brewing it again. Since 2012 Imperial Stout is brewed in Germany and Austria.

Production

For the production of a large amount of roasted malts used. These give the Imperial Stout has a deep black color. These malts are also responsible for the strong coffee and chocolate notes that characterize this type of beer. Imperial stouts usually have an alcohol content 8 to 10 percent alcohol. However, there are beers that are significantly higher. Imperial Stouts are fermented with top-fermenting Alehefen. Due to the high alcohol content are ripening times of up to three months usual. In addition, these beers are hop stuffed by many breweries. Some breweries run by degreening in used whiskey barrels, which also make the taste more complex.