Hovan the Barbarian
HiHO Brewing Co.

Beer Geek Stats
From:
HiHO Brewing Co.
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
8.9%
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
3.86 | pDev: 2.07%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 2
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 29, 2026
Added:
Apr 29, 2019
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
This imperial stout is an homage to Hovan the Barbarian, an Alpaca that was born in the summer of 2007, the summer of love. Bold, roasty, smooth, and rich.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by Blogjackets from Ohio

3.93/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from tap, the body is a dark black with small head. No lacing of consequence.

Aroma is a roasty malt. Taste follows nose with a nice malty char. No sign of the ABV. A light, brief bitterness on finish.

Mouthfeel is medium but smooth with good carbonation.

Good, strong sipping stout perfect for a cold spring day.
Mar 29, 2026
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Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio

3.78/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Clear cola brown with a moderate tan blanket fading to a creamy ring.

A smoky, ashy yet sweet roast defines the round, full body. The lightly tingly carbonation fills to a super fluffy fullness, finishing dry and slightly sticky, bringing out notes of licorice and a hint of blackberry candy.
Apr 29, 2019