4.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 16/20
Just cracked a 5 year old bottle... great stuff. It aged very well and it’s one I’ll be getting again in the future.
4.9 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 20/20
From a bottle into a snifter. Dark motor oil poor. Smell of nutty, chocholate and coffee glory, and taste is pretty close with nutty up front, chocholate and then some coffee. Such an outstanding beer, one the best imperial Russian stouts that I have had to date, always look forward to this beer every year and had to finally rate it. Stone brewery knows how to brew good beer.
4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 14/20
Poured from a bottle into snifter. Tar black appearance with a nice brown head that thins out and laces down. Aroma is dark chocolate, brownies, dark roasted malts, Sweet finish in the nose. Tastes deep with dark bitter chocolate, nice dark malt sweet coffee. Really thick and chewy mouth feel with some lively carbonation despite the thickness. Great beer.
3.7 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
dark brown pour with a tan foamy head.
aroma is dark chocolate, dark fruits. roasted malt.
Boozy flavour, bakers chocolate. dark fruit again.
4.9 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 20/20
Trinity Hall - This is the Best Stout ever, but extremely rare in the DFW area. Only one bar carries it that I’ve found.
4.5 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
Enjoyed on draft during Chicago Craft Beer Week at Maria’s in Bridgeport, Chicago. Very boozey on the nose, hints of dark chocolate, yeast, leather, anise, and roasted malt. Finish is clean, texture is viscous and oily, with a great mouthfeel. Absolutely loved this beer.
3.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 8/20
Very appealing to the eye, if you enjoy a nice dark stout. Very boozy taste. Another great brew by Stone!
4.7 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 19/20
UPDATED: MAY 21, 2013 Bomber poured into snifter. Pours almost totally black with a dark tan head that dissipates into a thin rim along the top. Soapy lacing slides down the glass. Aroma is roasted malt, light coffee, and notable booze. Flavor is extremely well balanced: lots of roasty notes, char, and a long boozy finish with a warming sensation. No gimmicks here, just a delicious Russian imp stout that stands among the best I’ve tried. Putting one in the cellar ASAP
4.2 AROMA 10/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Very glad to live somewhere this is available every Spring. Loved the Espresso version too. Solid beer.
4.3 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
I had underestimated this IRS from Stone. Wow, it’s excellent. Great aroma, strong flavors, good viscosity. A winner that I’ll happily buy again. This is for the "2013 Classic Release".
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