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Blackout Stout

Brewery: Great Lakes Brewing Company · Cleveland, OH
Variety: Ale · English Ale · Russian Imperial Stout
Alcohol: ABV 9.00% / ABW 7.20%
IBU: 85
Preferred vessel: Snifter
Color: Full Black (Imperial stout) (70 SRM)
Added by Beth Dean

A Russian Imperial Stout with a hearty malt body and bold hop flavor.

Named after the infamous “Blackout of 2003” that left the northeastern United States in complete darkness, but resulted in old-fashioned neighborhood porch parties and down-home fun.

Chocolate, Coffee, Alcohol

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Reviews

  1. Review by Brad Chmielewski
    Rating: 92

    Brad Chmielewski

    drank this beer from a Snifter in Chicago, IL
    March 16th, 2010 at 1:02 p.m.
    Comment:

    Pours a near black with the head vanishing quickly leaving a thin tan ring of bubbles. The aroma is roasted with chocolate, vanilla, cherry a hint of hops and nice light alcohol burn. After my first sip I was hooked on this beer, it is incredibly balanced. Toasted and roasted, with light chocolate and not overly sweet. Finished by a bit of hops to round it all off. I was just happy to not see this overly sweet as so many other RIS are. I could be drinking this beer all the time if I could. I had a couple on tap and loved every sip of it. Great beer!

    Characteristics: alcohol chocolate coffee

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