I've noticed many micro brewed beers labeled as 'Imperial'. What makes a beer Imperial?
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Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger
ANSWERS: 3
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Imperial Beer is a brand name from Costa Rica. Perhaps some micro breweries are trying to capitalize on its name.
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It's a signal that they will charge more.
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According to the 'Beer Judge Certification Program', 'imperial' beer exceeds that type of beers 'original gravity' by 20 points. 'Imperial' is also a type of (richer) stout. Here is a link to the full explanation... http://openbrewcomp.crunchyfrog.net/styles/special
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