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10W-40 Imperial Stout

Imperial Stout by Hi-Wire Brewing Big Top Production Facility, Asheville, NC

ABV
8.0%
IBU
n/a
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The original 10W-40, the base of the brewery's stout series. It is brewed with coffee, chocolate and vanilla. The 2026 calendar has it dropping in December.

Where to get it

Sold in NC, SC, TN, OH, KY, GA, AL, VA.

  • At the taproom
  • Bars and restaurants
  • Bottle shops
  • Grocery stores
  • Beer distributors
  • Online orders

Flagships come in 6-packs of 16 ounce cans, select 12-packs, select 19.2 ounce cans and on draft. In North Carolina the beer is sold in grocery stores and bottle shops, and on draft at restaurants and the Hi-Wire taprooms. State ABC stores sell liquor only, so look for beer in grocery stores and bottle shops. The Find Our Beer page links to a locator for the nearest store. The online shop says it ships beer to 42 states.

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Aroma

Dark chocolate, roasted coffee and vanilla.

Appearance

Black with a tan head.

Taste

Chocolate, coffee and vanilla over a full, creamy body.

Overall

A big, rich stout for cold weather.

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  • Brewery site

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