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Toppling Goliath

Toppling Goliath
2024 Mornin’ Delight Stout Brewed With Maple Syrup & Coffee

Category: Flavored Imperial Stout

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 11.6%
96 Points
Platinum Medal
Superlative
2025 World Beer Championships - Best Flavored Imperial Stout

Toppling Goliath
2024 Mornin’ Delight Stout Brewed With Maple Syrup & Coffee

Category: Flavored Imperial Stout

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 11.6%
Toppling Goliath Brewing Company , , , USA brewery@tgbrews.com

Tasting Info

Beer Glass Style: Rich & Heavy & Malty
Aroma Aroma: and
Taste Flavor:
Bitterness Bitterness: Medium
Enjoy Enjoy: Enjoy on its own
Recipes Pairing: Chocolate Mousse, Steak & Potatoes, Gorgonzola
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Superlative

The Producer

Toppling Goliath Brewing Company

The Producer

Flavored Imperial Stout

Imperial stouts are dense, opaque black in color and strong in alcohol, typically ranging from 6.5-12%. These beers usually have a note of sweetness and contain burnt cocoa and dried fruit flavors. They are stronger versions of the original stout style and were first brewed by the British to withstand the rigors of export to Russia and the Baltic states. The style was nearly extinct until its revival by the British brewer Samuel Smiths in the early 1980s. In recent years, imperial stouts have been embraced by US craft brewers and are quickly becoming staples of many brewers’ growing seasonal portfolios. Noteworthy examples of this style include: Rogue Imperial Stout, Thirsty Dog Siberian Night, Deschutes The Abyss and Oskar Blues Ten Fidy Imperial Stout.