Porcini Imperial Stout

Porcini Imperial Stout — The Forest in a Glass

The Porcini Imperial Stout is a bold and visionary imperial stout, born from the meeting of brewing tradition and the authentic scent of the forest. Birra del Carrobiolo has chosen to pair the classic Saccharomyces cerevisiae with a second exceptional fungus: the Boletus Edulis, the king of mushrooms, the Porcini. The result is a unique meditation beer in the world: mushroomy, psychedelic, unforgettable.

Sensory Profile

• Color: Deep ebony, almost opaque — creamy and persistent hazelnut-colored foam
• Nose: Dark chocolate, roasted coffee, damp earth — and then it arrives: the enveloping scent of porcini mushrooms, like an autumn forest after the rain
• Taste: Full, round, and complex — the malty sweetness intertwines with the roast and the earthy and umami notes of the porcini in a surprising balance
• Finish: Long, warm, slightly smoky — persistent like a memory

The Secret Ingredient: Boletus Edulis

The Boletus Edulis — the porcini — is one of the most precious ingredients in Italian cuisine. Birra del Carrobiolo has integrated it into the brewing process with a precise technique that preserves its earthy and umami aromas without making them invasive. The result is a beer that does not taste "mushroomy" in a raw way, but carries the complexity and depth of the forest within.

How to Serve It

• Temperature: 10-12°C — not too cold, to fully enjoy the aromatic complexity
• Glass: Tulip or snifter — to concentrate the aromas
• Occasion: Meditation beer, to be savored slowly in front of the fireplace in autumn or winter

Recommended Pairings

• Aged Cheeses — Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino di fossa, Taleggio
• Game — wild boar, deer, pheasant
• Porcini Mushroom Risotto — the most natural pairing in the world
• Dark Chocolate — 70%+ to enhance the cocoa notes of the beer
• Dessert — tiramisu, coffee panna cotta, chocolate cake

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