# Colossally Flavored Imperial Stouts This Stout Incorporates Belgian Yeast Into the Brewing Process By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colossally-flavored-imperial-stouts References: [brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/port-city-brewing-company-celebrates-11-years-with-release-of-colossal-one-imperial-stout) & [portcitybrewing](https://www.portcitybrewing.com/colossal-one)  Port City Brewing Company, which has made a name for itself as a purveyor of unique and delicious lagers for over a decade now, has unveiled a delicious new Imperial stout that transcends the classic and widely accepted recipe for Imperial stouts by utilizing [Belgian yeast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chouffe-ipa), which enables the achievement of a uniquely complex aroma and a full flavor profile that includes [hint of coffee, chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-stout-latte) and clove. The Colossal One Imperial Stout seamlessly combines roasted malt flavors with a sweet-and-spicy dark fruit character that's followed up with a degree of bitterness that's not overpowering. This particular Belgian Imperial stout offers an alcohol by volume of 9.5%, making it a considerably strong and bold brew, not to mention a beer that is well-suited to being aged and preserved for a special occasion down the road. Image Credit: Port City Brewing Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Belgian Yeast Stouts:** Breweries can explore using Belgian yeast to infuse imperial stouts with a complex aroma and flavorful profile. - **Aged Imperial Stouts:** Breweries can market high-alcohol imperial stouts as a beer that can be aged and preserved for a special occasion, similar to aged wines. - **Flavorful Dark Fruits:** Breweries can experiment with incorporating different dark fruit flavors that complement the roasted malt and spicy notes in imperial stouts. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Beer:** Craft breweries can create unique and complex beers by infusing traditional beer styles with unexpected ingredients and brewing techniques. - **Beverage Distribution:** Distributors can promote and market high-alcohol imperial stouts as a beer that appeals to beer enthusiasts who are interested in aging and collecting rare beers. - **Specialty Food and Beverage Retail:** Retailers can stock and promote imperial stouts as a premium food pairing option, similar to fine wines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colossal Strong Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strong-ale.md) - [Explosively Strong Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strong-imperial-stouts.md) - [Cocoa-Spiked Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoaspiked-imperial-stout.md) - [Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-imperial-stouts.md) - [Robustly Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrel-aged-imperial-stout.md) - [Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-barrelaged-stout.md) - [Bold Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrelaged-stout.md) - [Chocolate-Heavy Imperial Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolateheavy-imperial-stout.md) - [International Micro-Brewed Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-of-darkness.md)