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Rating: 91

Imperial Russian Stout

Brewery: Stone Brewing Company · Escondido, CA
Variety: Ale · English Ale · Russian Imperial Stout
Alcohol: ABV 10.80% / ABW 8.64%
Preferred vessel: Pint glass
Color: Full Black (Imperial stout) (70 SRM)
Added by mikegee
Last updated by Lobsterman

Brewed in the historical style of a Russian Imperial Stout this ale is massiv, intensely aromatic [anise-black currants-coffee-roastiness and alcohol.]

Creamy, Bitter, Chocolate, Smoky, Biting

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Reviews

  1. Review by mikegee
    Rating: 94

    mikegee

    drank this beer from a Snifter in Miami, FL
    Jan. 17th, 2009 at 1:12 p.m.
    Comment:

    Good amount of fizz Beautiful smokey caramel aroma Amazing stout, one of my favorites. Nice smokey flavor with just the right amount of subtle sweetness.

    Characteristics:
  2. Review by Matt Lewis
    Rating: 92

    Matt Lewis

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Cincinnati, OH
    Jan. 20th, 2009 at 9:04 p.m.
    Comment:

    This stout is amazingly creamy. The flavor has a wonderful complex of hops and bitterness. The sweetness follows with a great taste leads you into another glass.

    Characteristics: bitter creamy delicious hops
  3. Review by Will
    Rating: 90

    Will

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Winter Park, FL
    March 9th, 2009 at 2:09 p.m.
    Comment:

    Strong stout. Love the kick and bitterness.

    Characteristics: bitter black smokey strong alcohol
  4. Review by hey_phatalbert
    Rating: 90

    hey_phatalbert

    drank this beer from a Tulip
    March 12th, 2009 at 9:50 a.m.
    Comment:

    Another excellent beer from Stone! The rich mouth and excellent aroma only match the explosive flavor of smokiness and a slightly sweet undertone

    Characteristics: rich smokey
  5. Review by Lobsterman
    Rating: 91

    Lobsterman

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Portland, ME
    May 27th, 2009 at 12:32 p.m.
    Comment:

    Pours thick black with a nice tan creamy head and light lacing. Chocolate alcohol aroma with a sweet balanced slightly hoppy, smokey bitter fini. A Great Stout that finally made it to Maine!!

    Characteristics: flavor imperial
  6. Review by GoldenChild
    Rating: 90

    GoldenChild

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Gaylord, MI
    May 30th, 2009 at 5:47 p.m.
    Comment:

    This is a strong dark beer made me think of coffee and chocolate while drinking. Not for the weak this is a dark beer.

    Characteristics: biting chocolate coffee
  7. Review by shatch
    Rating: 92

    shatch

    drank this beer from a Pint glass
    Dec. 28th, 2009 at 3:38 p.m.
    Comment:

    Full-bodied flavor and creamy finish. Excellent sipping beer during these cold winter days.

    Characteristics: creamy nutty slightly bitter

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