Sudden Death Brewing Co - Submerged

Some beers are rich. Some are indulgent. And then there's Submerged, an outrageously decadent Imperial Stout from Germany's wonderfully unconventional Sudden Death Brewing Co. Described by the brewery as its biggest Imperial Stout to date, this extraordinary creation combines luxurious caramel sauce, fragrant Madagascar vanilla beans and a delicate touch of sea salt to deliver an almost ridiculously rich drinking experience. Subtlety, it seems, has officially left the building!

Brewed with barley and oat malts, Submerged boasts an exceptionally substantial body, with the brewery describing its texture as extremely viscous and bordering on syrupy. This is an unapologetically extravagant beer, designed to push the boundaries of richness, sweetness and mouthfeel.

Expect enticing aromas of dark chocolate, luxurious caramel, sweet vanilla fudge and deeply roasted malt. The generous addition of Madagascar vanilla beans promises a beautifully rounded sweetness, complemented by the buttery, confectionery character of the caramel sauce.

On the palate, anticipate luscious waves of caramel, dark chocolate and creamy vanilla, intertwined with roasted malt, rich toffee and hints of freshly brewed espresso. The addition of sea salt provides a subtle savoury contrast, helping to balance the beer's enormous sweetness and enhance its decadent dessert-inspired character.

Thick, intensely rich and magnificently indulgent, Submerged promises a luxurious, lingering finish of caramelised sugar, vanilla, roasted chocolate and gentle salinity. An extraordinary after-dinner Imperial Stout for lovers of enormous, full-bodied beers, and another spectacular example of Sudden Death Brewing Co.'s refusal to do anything by halves.

As the brewery itself puts it, indulgent? Definitely. Excessive? Maybe. We'll let you decide!