========================== Dark Star Imperial Stout ========================== `Style Description `_ .. csv-table:: "**ABV**","10%" "**IBU**","33" "**Glassware**","Tulip" .. figure:: /_static/beer/darkstar-tulip.jpg :width: 300 As an Imperial Stout, the Dark Star is a "big beer": it has more malts, more sugars, more alcohol, more everything except hops. The Dark Star has a thick, molasses mouthfeel, with a smoky, oaky, coffee and cherry flavors coming through. At 10% ABV, it is our strongest beer on tap. Name Origin ~~~~~~~~~~~ Dark Star is a **climbing route** on Temple Crag. Awards ~~~~~~ Malt ~~~~ - 2-row - crystal - roasted barley - flaked barley/wheat - black - chocolate - dextrose - malt extract Hops ~~~~ - Bittering hops (Apollo) Tasting Notes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ .. csv-table:: "**Color**","Black" "**Aroma**","" "**Flavor**","Coffee, smoky, cherry, oaky, molasses" "**Mouthfeel**","Thick" Pairings ~~~~~~~~ - Any :ref:`burger. ` - :ref:`Porter Brownie` - :ref:`Tiramisu` - Roasted and grilled meats