Pitch Black Imperial
Five years in the conceptual stage and six months in the brewing – there’s certainly been no rushing this little beauty.
This is a style that’s all about malt so we doubled the ingredients of our gold medal Pitch Black stout (stuck the mash), then added a dollop of flaked barley and wheat, we barrel aged it for in Central Otago pinot noir Oak for three months – picking up hints of vanilla from the Oak.
Lightly hopped, the beautiful, rich flavour and mouthfeel makes this a perfect after-dinner sipper, which will only improve with age.
Treat yourself by buying one for the table, and another for the cellar.
Available in 330ml bottles.
The Beer Facts:
Name: Pitch Black Imperial
Style: Imperial Stout
IBU: 40
Yeast: Strong Ale
Hops: Pacific Gem
Malt: Gladfield Ale, Gladfield Wheat, flaked barley, pale crysal, cara-malt, chocolate, Black Roasted Barley
Alcohol: 9% by volume
Best Served: Room Temperature