BREWS

HISTORY OF THE BEER STYLE
Stouts originated in Great Britain in the 1700s and were among the most popular beers until the early 1900s when pale ales became the drink of choice. Although they declined in popularity there was still a considerable market for stouts, especially in Ireland. Stouts have become more popular in the last 30 years in the U.S. with imports from the U.K. and craft beers in America. Imperial stouts originated as a much stronger version of a typical stout that were brewed for the Russian royal families. Our selection is an Imperial Stout.

The Abita Selection: Imperial Stout
Our Imperial Stout is made with British pale, caramel, chocolate, and roasted malts. Oats are also added to give the beer a fuller and sweeter taste. The roasted malts give the beer its dark color as well as its intense flavor and aroma. The flavors of toffee and chocolate are prevalent but not overpowering. Since the beer gets so much flavor from the malts there is not a lot of hop flavor. There is just enough bitterness to compliment the sweetness of the malt. The strong malt flavors also balance out the flavor of the alcohol as this beer pours at 8.5% ABV (alcohol by volume).

FOOD PAIRINGS
Our Imperial Stout pairs well with grilled steaks and most red meats. However, stouts are best served with sweet desserts, especially ones with chocolate in the recipe. They are also excellent as a stand alone after dinner drink.

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Enjoy,
Mark Wilson - Brewmaster
Abita Brewing Company