8 Wired iStout Imperial Stout 440mL — Roast, Chocolate, Proper Weight
🍺 This is stout with real presence. 8 Wired iStout is dark, rich and full of roast-driven intensity, but it never tips into heavy, clumsy territory — there’s enough bitterness and lift here to keep the whole thing sharp, drinkable and properly put together.
Brewed by 8 Wired in New Zealand, iStout is a modern imperial stout built around roasted coffee and chocolate malt depth, with a brisk bitter edge that keeps it moving. It feels bold from the first sip, but there’s structure underneath the weight, which is what makes it more than just a big dark beer.
The palate is dense, roasted and layered, with cocoa, dark malt and coffee notes sitting over a firm bitter backbone. It suits slow pours, colder nights and drinkers who want something with proper stout character rather than sweetness doing all the work. At 10% ABV in a 440mL can, this is built to be savoured.
Tasting Notes
| Nose | Roasted coffee, dark chocolate and deep malt richness. |
| Palate | Full-bodied and intense, with roast, cocoa, bitter dark malt and a firm hoppy edge. |
| Finish | Long, warming and bitter-chocolaty, with lingering roast and stout weight. |
Product Details
| 🇳🇿 | Origin | New Zealand |
| 🏭 | Brand | 8 Wired |
| 🥃 | Style | Imperial Stout |
| 📦 | Volume | 440mL |
| 🔢 | ABV | 10% |
| 🌡️ | Best Served | Chilled, not ice cold |
Why We Like It
• Big imperial stout flavour with real roast and chocolate depth
• Brisk bitterness keeps it from turning heavy or sticky
• Strong single-can pick for stout drinkers wanting something serious
• Modern stout style with weight, lift and proper balance
• A cold-weather beer that still feels sharp in the glass
How to Serve
Serve it cold, but not straight-out freezing — you want the roast and chocolate to open up properly. Best in a stemmed beer glass or small tulip if you want the aroma to show.
Food Pairing
• Dark chocolate tart
• Slow-cooked beef cheeks
• Espresso tiramisu
• Salted roasted nuts
Take your time with this one.
