3 Floyds Magic User 2026 Imperial Stout | 3 Floyds Brewing

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

3 Floyds Magic User (2026) is a commanding release from the cult Munster, Indiana brewery known for its unapologetically bold and boundary-pushing ales. In the glass, it pours an impenetrable jet black with a dense, creamy mocha-coloured head that lingers with impressive retention, leaving rich curtains of lace along the glass. The nose casts a powerful spell: waves of dark-roasted espresso and bittersweet baker’s chocolate emerge first, followed by whispers of dried dark fruit, molasses, and a faint vanilla warmth that hints at barrel influence.

On the palate, the mouthfeel is luxuriously full and velvety — almost chewy — with tightly woven carbonation supporting layer upon layer of complexity. Sweetness arrives in the form of caramelised brown sugar and ripe plum, balanced by an assertive bitterness reminiscent of 70% cacao. The finish is long, warming, and decidedly incantatory, with toasted oak. Also roasted grain notes that linger well beyond the last sip. A beer built for contemplative sipping and patient cellaring. Then Magic User rewards those who approach it with reverence. Explore further tasting notes and community check-ins at https://untappd.com/3floyds.

Food Pairing

3 Floyds Magic User 2026 finds its ideal partner alongside a slow-braised beef short rib glazed with dark beer and molasses — the imperial stout’s roasted depth and sweetness mirror the richly caramelised meat. Equally compelling is a pairing with an aged Époisses or Comté cheese, whose funk and salted nuttiness provide a striking counterpoint to the beer’s intense dark-malt character, elevating both to ceremonial levels.