Calapooia Russian Imperial Oatmeal Stout

Brewed by Calapooia Brewing Company
Style: Imperial Stout
Albany, Oregon USA

Serve in Snifter

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Name: Undertow Russian Imperial Stout
Date: September 25, 2009
Mode: Draft, Nitro
Source: Brewpub
Appearance: black, creamy tan head, drippy lace
Aroma: rich roasted aroma, light fruityness
Flavor: rich malt flavor, lots of roasted, sweet caramel brings out the ripe dark fruits, dark chocolate adds a touch of bitterness, long bitter finish
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 3.8/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: *** /4

Nose is full of chocolate and cocoa. Dark roast, sweet dark malts and a hint of butter. Pours black with a giant tan head. Lots of sweet dark malts, chocolate, dark fruit, cocoa powdery flavors, roast is there as well. Big full body, soft alcohol with mild bitterness. I found this to be towards the sweet side of impy stouts.

RIOS (Russian Imperial Oatmeal Stout)-on tap-pours a light brown head and black color. Aroma is dark malt-molasses, secondary dark fruit. Taste is dark malt-molasses, secondary dark fruit-plum, faint hops bite, a bit syrupy. OK/mild carbonation.

On tap at the brewery. While I was a bit disapointed in their year-round menu I have to say their seasonals were excellent. This imperial stout was a gem to be found. So many flavors blend well, almost making it a game to pick out flavors as you go. Hints of port, raisin, burnt chocolate, cocoa, and vanilla. Very smooth on the palate. Just a very well built beer for a cool fall day.