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Breakbeat Dreams of Heaven Imperial Pastry Stout

Name: Breakbeat Dreams of Heaven Imperial Pastry Stout
Brand: Breakbeat Brewing
SKU: cndoosdkns
Price: 11.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Producer Breakbeat Brewing

Country England

Region London

ABV 11.2%

Tasting Notes

Chocolate Torte, Maple Syrup, Toasted Coconut and Espresso

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More About Breakbeat Dreams of Heaven Imperial Pastry Stout

Breakbeat “Dreams of Heaven” Imperial Pastry Stout is a decadent, high-intensity dessert stout designed for fans of rich, indulgent craft beer. Brewed in the modern “pastry stout” tradition, it pushes flavour and texture into dessert-like territory while retaining the depth and roast character of a classic imperial stout.

Pouring an opaque jet black with a dense tan head, this beer immediately signals its richness. The aroma opens with layers of dark chocolate, espresso, vanilla, caramel and toasted marshmallow, often supported by sweet pastry-like notes that give the style its name.

On the palate, expect a full-bodied, viscous mouthfeel with intense flavours of cocoa, brownie batter, vanilla cream, burnt sugar, coffee liqueur and dark fruit. Depending on the batch, subtle additions of lactose or adjuncts may enhance the dessert-like sweetness and creamy texture, while roasted malt bitterness provides balance underneath the richness.

Despite its indulgent profile, the beer retains structure through roasted barley bitterness and warming alcohol, leading into a long, dessert-driven finish of chocolate, espresso and soft vanilla sweetness.

This is a beer built for slow sipping rather than session drinking, best enjoyed in small pours, ideally at slightly warmer temperatures to allow the complexity to open up.

Perfect paired with chocolate desserts, sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream, or enjoyed on its own as a standalone after-dinner beer.

A bold modern imperial stout that sits firmly in the new wave of dessert-driven craft brewing.

Available now at The Beerhive with UK delivery.

Meet the Producer, Breakbeat Brewing

Breakbeat Brewing

Style: Brewery

Breakbeat Brewing feels exactly like the name suggests: loud, energetic and built around good times rather than quiet contemplation and polite tasting notes. Based in the UK, the brewery pulls heavily from music culture, street art and modern craft beer aesthetics while focusing on juicy hop-forward beers, crisp lagers and highly drinkable session styles designed very much for pubs, festivals and accidentally staying out far later than intended.

The beers themselves lean modern without becoming exhausting hype machines. Expect plenty of tropical fruit, citrus and soft bitterness in the pales and IPAs, balanced by cleaner fermentation and proper drinkability rather than full-scale hop saturation warfare. There’s usually a freshness and accessibility running through the range that makes the beers approachable for casual drinkers while still giving craft beer fans enough flavour to stay interested.

Branding and music culture sit heavily at the centre of the whole project too, which helps the brewery avoid the overly serious tone some craft beer brands accidentally drift into after a few successful releases and a barrel programme. Everything feels relaxed, social and built around atmosphere rather than beer geek gatekeeping.

A lot of modern breweries talk endlessly about “community” while essentially behaving like limited-edition trainer companies with fermentation tanks. Breakbeat actually feels connected to nightlife, music and local drinking culture in a much more natural way. Proper fridge-fillers with enough personality to keep things fun.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ – Breakbeat Dreams of Heaven Imperial Pastry Stout

What is an Imperial Pastry Stout?

An imperial pastry stout is a high-strength stout brewed with dessert-inspired flavours like chocolate, vanilla, coffee, caramel or lactose to create a rich, sweet, dessert-like beer.

What does Breakbeat Dreams of Heaven taste like?

It tastes like dark chocolate, espresso, vanilla cream, caramel, toasted marshmallow and rich roasted malt with a smooth, sweet finish.

Is this beer very strong?

Yes. Imperial pastry stouts are typically high ABV (often 10%+), making them rich, warming and designed for sipping.

Is it sweet or bitter?

It is primarily sweet and dessert-like, but balanced with roasted malt bitterness from the stout base.

What is a pastry stout?

A pastry stout is a modern craft beer style inspired by desserts, often using adjuncts like vanilla, cocoa, lactose, coffee or pastry flavourings.

How should I drink it?

Serve slightly chilled but not ice cold (10–14°C) in small pours, allowing it to warm slightly in the glass.

What food pairs well with it?

Chocolate cake, brownies, tiramisu, vanilla desserts, sticky toffee pudding and ice cream.

Is this like a normal stout?

No — it is much richer, sweeter and more dessert-focused than traditional dry stouts like Guinness.

Can it be aged?

Yes, imperial stouts often develop deeper chocolate, sherry-like and coffee complexity over time.

Why are pastry stouts popular?

They appeal to craft beer drinkers who enjoy dessert-like flavours and high-intensity, indulgent beers.