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.