Imperial Rye Stout (12th Anniversary!)

Flying Lion BrewingSeattle, WA
  • Imperial Stout
  • 8.6% ABV

Where this comes from

From Flying Lion Brewing's website, first seen October 29, 2026. No label filing.

Had it? My score

90 seek it out · 80 would buy again · 70 fine, wouldn't seek it · 60 disappointing · 40 flawed or drain pour

Lighter than 88% of the 159 Imperial Stout labels we've read.

In their words

A big, dry, roasty stout. Full of complex malt character yet clean and approachable. Notes of bright vanilla and port. Brewed annually for our anniversary!

Readers' scores

How to serve it

Serve at
52–60°F (11–16°C)
Glass
Snifter: a wide bowl you can warm in your hand, for a small strong pour
Goes with
Chocolate desserts, Aged cheddar and blue cheese, Cheesecake and vanilla desserts

About 280–330 calories and 28–41 g carbs

About 170 of those calories come from the alcohol.

General guidance for Imperial Stout. Calories and carbs are estimates from the ABV and how the style usually finishes; numbers the brewery prints beat ours. More beer tools

Locations

Brewery: Flying Lion Brewing