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Narwhal Imperial Stout beer bottle and glass
Young man holding out a glass of Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout
A close-up shot of a pint of Narwhal in a glass, sitting next to the bottle

Narwhal

Aggressive but refined, our Narwhal is a malty monster of a beer. Like the sea herself, it can’t be tamed; 10.2% ABV commands reverence. Boasting a velvety smooth body and a decadent finish, Narwhal is rich with notes...

Aggressive but refined, our Narwhal is a malty monster of a beer. Like the sea herself, it can’t be tamed; 10.2% ABV commands reverence. Boasting a velvety smooth body and a decadent finish, Narwhal is rich with notes of espresso, baker’s cocoa, roasted grain, and a hint of smoke. Dive into the darkness.

Only available Sept–Dec

Aggressive but refined, our Narwhal is a malty monster of a beer. Like the sea herself, it can’t be tamed; 10.2% ABV commands reverence. Boasting a velvety smooth body and a decadent finish, Narwhal is rich with notes...

style

Stout

abv

10.2%

ibu

60

Malts

Carafa, Caramelized, Chocolate, Estate Pale, Honey, Roasted Barley, Smoked, Two-row Pale

Hops

Cascade, Ekuanot

Yeast

Ale

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Powerful, pensive — a snifter of soul. This beer is not for the faint of heart.

STATS

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alcohol by volume

10.2%

bitterness units

60

carbs (grams)

27.7g

calories

327

protein

4g

Malts

Carafa, Caramelized, Chocolate, Estate Pale, Honey, Roasted Barley, Smoked, Two-row Pale

Hops

Cascade, Ekuanot

Yeast

Ale

Depths of darkness

Cellar Your Beer

While most beer varieties should be enjoyed fresh for an optimum flavor experience, some become more complex as oxygen sneaks in over the years. This process can enrich the beer with notes of sherry or port wine.
 

Start your own beer cellar with high-alcohol styles, like our Bigfoot and Narwhal brews. Let them hibernate in a cool, dark place for best results.

Go Deeper: Does Beer Expire?
 

Start your own beer cellar with high-alcohol styles, like our Bigfoot and Narwhal brews. Let them hibernate in a cool, dark place for best results.

Go Deeper: Does Beer Expire?
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    Choosing Beers to Cellar

    Most beer we drink fresh to experience the bright, complex flavors. Some styles of beer, though, improve with a bit of age—not unlike a fine wine. Prime candidates include beers that are high in alcohol (e.g. Bigfoot Barleywine) and those with a moderate amount of roasted grains (e.g. Narwhal Imperial Stout). Over time, oxygen sneaks into bottles and changes beer flavors, adding notes of sherry or port wine and smoothing out harsh alcohol flavors. For the best results, vintage beers should hibernate in cool, dark places.
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