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Courage Russian Imperial Stout

 (RETIRED)
Score
9984
OVERALLStyle
Formerly brewed at John Smiths (Heineken UK)
Style: Imperial Stout
Tadcaster, England
Serve in Snifter

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RATINGS: 221   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.83   SEASONAL: Winter   EST. CALORIES: 300   ABV: 10%
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COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Bottle conditioned. Appeared in the cask at GBBF in 2003 after being brewed in a secret location in Scotland. Last known brewery for the bottled product is John Smith's Tadcaster brewery.
Ingredients: Pale, Amber, Black and Pilsner malts; 16% sugar; caramel; Target hops - 25lb per barrel.


4.1
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
caesar (3748) - Bunnik/Utrecht, - OCT 18, 2005
Kulminator, bottle of 1983. Dark opaque color, hardly any head left. Aroma of rye, mocha, dark chocolate, fruity. Heavy taste of chocolate, bit salty. Very nice.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
motelpogo (5046) - Plzen, CZECH REPUBLIC - MAY 7, 2012
rbesg07 grand tasting in glasgow, sampled both 1975 and 1977 botles. the ’75 was richly black with next to no head; rich tarry aroma; hints of choc chip ice cream flavour, surprisingly sweet withsome woody, port hints; luscious texture and very enjoyable. the ’77 had oxidised somewhat with the tar mixed with some sour mustiness, not in such good shape as the ’75

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
kayres (50) - , Georgia, USA - APR 25, 2012
Pours black with a med tan head. Bit of roasty bitterness in the aroma. Smooth full bodied sweet start and a well balanced finish. Good strong brew nothing remarkable ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
rederic (2326) - montréal, Quebec, CANADA - MAR 14, 2012
170ml bottle, vintage 1993, dark brown color, with no head, faint chocolate praline, madeira wine, plummy, oxidized sweet dark fruits in the nose, with a light soy sauce, molasses, caramel, leather note in the aroma follows through on a medium-bodied palate with a nice port-like, chocolate, molasses, dark dried fruit sweetness character with a burnt molasses, fruitcake, red wine acidic, brown sugar flavor, and a faint coffeeish backbone, leading towards a juicy plummy, burnt molasse, red wine acidic dry finish.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
chicagodri (1655) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - FEB 4, 2012
Bottle. Pours black with a tan head. Aroma of chocolate, dark fruit. Nice full flavor.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
chrisv10 (5165) - DENMARK - JAN 28, 2012
Bottle from 1992 thanks to Enjoyit. Very dark brown with tiny to no head. Aroma is roasted malts, oxidized, vinous and caramel. Flavour is roasted malts, sweet, little oxidized, caramel, little chocolate, vinous, little port, little liquorice, little toffee and flat.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Dedollewaitor (10292) - Odense, DENMARK - JAN 28, 2012
Entered to celebrate my # 9100 Rating. 1992 Vintage. Thanks to Enjoyit. Pours black with bubbles on top. Nose is roast , soy and an evident oxidized note. Flavor is plum, raisin and chocolate. Helds up pretty well. Cheers Svend!

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Rasmus40 (4130) - Beder, Aarhus, DENMARK - JAN 28, 2012
Vintage 1992. Almost black with a diminishing beige head. Aroma is sweet, roasted malt, chocolate, liquorice, dried fruit and oxidized. Flavor is very sweet and rather bitter. Dry and moderate bitter finish. Thanks, Svend. 280112

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Enjoyit (2782) - Vadum, DENMARK - JAN 28, 2012
1992. Deep black of color - no head. An oxidiced aroma with notes of liqurice, sweets, prunes, sweets and raisins. An oily flavor of port, liqurice, prunes, weak bitter, raisins and sweets.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
saxo (8430) - Højbjerg, Aarhus, DENMARK - JAN 28, 2012
Bottle from 1992 @ fonefan tasting. No head. Color is black. Aroma and taste are earth, mold, caramel, raisin, plums, soy sauce, alcohol and malt. Oily palate.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
emacgee (3003) - Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA - JAN 27, 2012
I think they’re remaking this one. Pours a dark rich bakers chocolate black with some light on the edges and two fingers of rich creamy tan head. Nose is interesting, lots more fruit skins and fruity esters than standard American versions and a lot less molasses and burnt character. Rich flavor with a good showing of chocolate and coffee with a mild fruity aspect. Full rich body and coating mouthfeel with a light carbonation and medium bitterness.


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