American Porter and Stout - Imperial Stout
An intensely-flavored, big, dark ale with a wide range of flavor balances and regional interpretations. Roasty-burnt malt with deep dark or dried fruit flavors, and a warming, bittersweet finish. Despite the intense flavors, the components need to meld to
Flavor Profile: Rich, deep, complex and frequently quite intense, with variable amounts of roasted malt/grains, maltiness, fruity esters, hop bitterness and flavor, and alcohol. Medium to aggressively high bitterness. Medium-low to high hop flavor (any variety). Moderate
Ingredients: Well-modified pale malt, with generous quantities of roasted malts and/or grain. May have a complex grain bill using virtually any variety of malt. Any type of hops may be used. American or English ale yeast.
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 Imperial Stout Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05 TINY DARK ATOMS |
500 L | 14.25% | 34.61 | 1.155 | 1.046 | All Grain | 12586 | |
Abraxas clone |
5.5 gal | 14.11% | 99.33 | 1.130 | 1.039 | All Grain | 10275 | |
American Imperial Stout |
5.5 gal | 11.37% | 113.09 | 1.115 | 1.028 | All Grain | 8561 | |
Canadian Breakfast Stout |
5 gal | 8.76% | 63.34 | 1.085 | 1.019 | All Grain | 8510 | |
Imperial Stout BIAB |
5.75 gal | 9.51% | 80.77 | 1.094 | 1.021 | All Grain | 7878 | |
American Imperial Stout I - Beer |
33 L | 9.01% | 74.3 | 1.083 | 1.014 | All Grain | 5251 | |
Chocolate Vanilla Pastry Stout |
15 L | 9.49% | 58.34 | 1.101 | 1.029 | All Grain | 5042 | |
Adjunct Imperial Stout v4 |
20 L | 17.55% | 67.64 | 1.160 | 1.054 | BIAB | 4755 | |
Beer Geek Vanilla Shake |
19 L | 9.79% | 95.51 | 1.108 | 1.034 | All Grain | 4667 | |
Bakke Brygg Rye Porter 20 L |
20 L | 8.44% | 59.27 | 1.085 | 1.020 | All Grain | 4047 |
Newest Imperial Stout Recipes
Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Imperial Count Fickula |
5 gal | 11.2% | 46.28 | 1.111 | 1.025 | All Grain | 11 | |
Brea |
21 L | 8.11% | 48.19 | 1.076 | 1.015 | All Grain | 17 | |
Dementor |
6.5 gal | 9.74% | 108.65 | 1.089 | 1.020 | All Grain | 36 | |
Jorge Anarquista Stout |
29 L | 8.25% | 69.66 | 1.083 | 1.020 | All Grain | 22 | |
Another Dark Stormy Night |
5.5 gal | 9.71% | 77.8 | 1.091 | 1.017 | All Grain | 54 | |
Cherry Imperial Stout |
3 gal | 10.28% | 59.63 | 1.094 | 1.016 | Partial Mash | 17 | |
Awesome Recipe |
20.8 L | 3.92% | 0 | 1.041 | 1.011 | All Grain | 22 | |
Village Lane Bottle Series #2 - Imperial Stout |
3 gal | 10.9% | 81.57 | 1.105 | 1.022 | All Grain | 26 | |
Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout |
38 L | 9.77% | 90.22 | 1.099 | 1.025 | All Grain | 36 | |
Black Metal |
3 gal | 10.09% | 70.75 | 1.103 | 1.026 | BIAB | 31 |
Fermentables Used In Imperial Stout Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flaked Oats | 1,310 | Adjunct | raw |
2.2°L
|
33 | 8% | 1% - 100% | |
American - Chocolate | 1,114 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
350°L
|
29 | 5% | 0% - 61% |
American - Roasted Barley | 1,063 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
300°L
|
33 | 4% | 0% - 77% |
US - Pale 2-Row | 906 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 62% | 4% - 100% |
United Kingdom - Maris Otter Pale | 689 | United Kingdom | Grain | base malt |
3.75°L
|
38 | 58% | 2% - 100% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 120L | 631 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
120°L
|
33 | 4% | 0% - 23% |
Caramel / Crystal 60L | 404 | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 5% | 0% - 52% | |
Lactose (Milk Sugar) | 374 | Sugar | sugar |
1°L
|
41 | 5% | 0% - 54% | |
United Kingdom - Roasted Barley | 366 | United Kingdom | Grain | roasted malt |
550°L
|
29 | 4% | 0% - 29% |
United Kingdom - Chocolate | 352 | United Kingdom | Grain | roasted malt |
425°L
|
34 | 5% | 1% - 23% |
Hops Used In Imperial Stout Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|
Magnum | 531 | 15 | 56% | 2% - 100% |
East Kent Goldings | 354 | 5 | 38% | 7% - 100% |
Columbus | 346 | 15 | 45% | 0% - 100% |
Willamette | 323 | 4.5 | 36% | 2% - 100% |
Cascade | 298 | 7 | 36% | 1% - 100% |
Nugget | 296 | 14 | 43% | 5% - 100% |
Chinook | 263 | 13 | 37% | 2% - 100% |
Centennial | 260 | 10 | 32% | 1% - 100% |
Northern Brewer | 221 | 7.8 | 36% | 5% - 100% |
Fuggles | 211 | 4.5 | 39% | 2% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In Imperial Stout Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
American - Chocolate | 53 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
350°L
|
29 | 31% | 7% - 100% |
American - Roasted Barley | 46 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
300°L
|
33 | 24% | 7% - 70% |
American - Black Malt | 26 | American | Grain | roasted malt |
500°L
|
28 | 20% | 4% - 50% |
American - Caramel / Crystal 120L | 26 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
120°L
|
33 | 25% | 1% - 100% |
United Kingdom - Black Patent | 19 | United Kingdom | Grain | roasted malt |
525°L
|
27 | 18% | 5% - 40% |
United Kingdom - Chocolate | 18 | United Kingdom | Grain | roasted malt |
425°L
|
34 | 24% | 9% - 50% |
United Kingdom - Roasted Barley | 16 | United Kingdom | Grain | roasted malt |
550°L
|
29 | 28% | 8% - 50% |
Flaked Oats | 15 | Adjunct | raw |
2.2°L
|
33 | 24% | 3% - 100% | |
American - Caramel / Crystal 40L | 14 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
40°L
|
34 | 31% | 13% - 44% |
Caramel / Crystal 60L | 11 | Grain | crystal malt |
60°L
|
34 | 36% | 13% - 100% |
Yeasts Used In Imperial Stout Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 587 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
Fermentis - Safale - English Ale Yeast S-04 | 282 | Fermentis / Safale | Ale | .0975 | High | 75% | 54°F | 77°F |
White Labs - California Ale Yeast WLP001 | 196 | White Labs | Ale | High | Medium | 76.5% | 68°F | 73°F |
Wyeast - American Ale 1056 | 168 | Wyeast | Ale | 0.1 | Med-Low | 75% | 60°F | 72°F |
Imperial Yeast - A10 Darkness | 110 | Imperial Yeast | Ale | Medium | 71% | 62°F | 72°F | |
White Labs - Dry English Ale Yeast WLP007 | 97 | White Labs | Ale | Med-High | Med-High | 75% | 65°F | 70°F |
Danstar - Nottingham Ale Yeast | 95 | Danstar | Ale | Med-High | High | 77% | 57°F | 70°F |
Lallemand - LALBREW® NOTTINGHAM HIGH PERFORMANCE ALE YEAST | 95 | Lallemand | Ales | Medium | High | 80% | 50°F | 72°F |
Mangrove Jack - New World Strong Ale M42 | 69 | Mangrove Jack | Ale | n/a | High | 79.5% | 61°F | 72°F |
White Labs - San Diego Super Yeast WLP090 | 60 | White Labs | Ale | High | Med-High | 79.5% | 65°F | 68°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Imperial Stout Recipes (View More)
Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gypsum | 375 | Water Agt | Mash | 14% | 0% - 100% |
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 210 | Water Agt | Mash | 15% | 0% - 100% |
Baking Soda | 184 | Water Agt | Mash | 15% | 0% - 100% |
Whirlfloc | 182 | Water Agt | Boil | 48% | 0% - 100% |
Epsom Salt | 157 | Water Agt | Mash | 7% | 0% - 100% |
Irish Moss | 127 | Other | Boil | 48% | 0% - 100% |
Lactic acid | 121 | Water Agt | Mash | 66% | 0% - 100% |
Chalk | 121 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 0% - 89% |
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 106 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 0% - 100% |
Vanilla Bean | 83 | Spice | Other | 43% | 0% - 100% |