beerwolf77 (42), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Jul 28, 2009 Well I’ve been waiting tfor this for some time now so here it goes. First off it’s black hole dark. Holy crap it’s black. The aroma is malty with hints of chocolate and coffee maybe molasses. It didn’t smell as good as I thought it would though. The flavor is very rich and decadent. Like a piece of chocolate coffee cake. I was a bit suprised at how present the alcohol was in the flavor but at 10.8 abv what are yopu gonna do? The mouthfeel is about what it should be. Mild carb fills my mouth and hangs around for a bit. This is a sipper for sure. I felt no pain after downing a 16oz glass of this bad boy. I left the tasting wanting more though. I will have to try this beer again soon.
 USCBeerMan (103), Columbia, South Carolina, USA
Jul 27, 2009 [2009] Aroma is toasty with coffee/espresso, chocolate, small presence of licorice, and alcohol. Pours motor oil black with a tan head with consistent lacing. Sweet and malty with chocolate espresso flavors. coffee is well balanced with the malts. Slightly hoppy moderately sweet in the finish and you get a tinge of alcohol burn. Aftertaste is a little sweet and a little coffee and chocolate.
alexsdad06 (1056), Ohio, USA
Jul 27, 2009 22 oz. bottle. I have had this man times and just realized that I have never rated this. Stone IRS pours a deep black color with a medium sized, but disappearing tan head. The aroma is dark chocolate, espresso, molasses, roasted malt, some alcohol, and a touch of licorice. The flavor is rich and complex; espresso, dark chocolate, roasted malt, vanilla, molasses, licorice, and a good dose of hops. There is still a warming alcohol presence, but it adds to the experience. Full bodied, with a wonderful mouthfeel. This one can be a bit hot when fresh, so I generally lay bottles down for a year or so. Tthis rating came from a 2008 bottle.
beernovice39 (237), South Carolina, USA
Jul 26, 2009 Been trying alot of these types as I have discovered I like em! This one was good but not as good as others. Alcohol was upfront which is a bit of a turn off for me, but don’t get me wrong I would consume this again, just not a first choice if buying is all.
MeisterBrew (138), Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
Jul 26, 2009 Bottle. Pours a very dark brown, almost black, with a good size reddish brown head. Aroma of roasted malts, licorice, and unsweetened chocolate. Flavor was much the same with the addition of a slight alcohol burn at the finish. Very good RIS. I really look forward to cracking open my other bottles with a little age on them.
Hopcrazy (27), Washington, USA
Jul 23, 2009 22 oz bottle from central market in poulsbo wa, Pours black with a thin tan head and little lacing. Aroma of black licorice and dark chocolate. Tastes like dark chocolate, licorice and espresso. I’ll spoil the ending - ahhh nice and clean. Extremely nice IMP stout. My favorite so far.
texasbartender (160), Sugarland, Texas, USA
Jul 22, 2009 Bottle. The beer pours a crude oil black with a creamy brown head. The nose is full of toffee, coffee, burnt malts, caramel, and chocolate. The mouth feel is thick and creamy; the beer coats the mouth well. The taste is all about the coffee and roasted malts. The finish is dry and chocolaty.
drpimento (785), La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
Jul 22, 2009 Got this bomber - uh, somewhen. It’s dated 2005. and doesn’t say "Russian" on it. Poured a small finely bubbled frothy foamy head and some lace. Color is absolutely opaque brown. Aroma is quintessential imperial stout but with a subtle enticing ripe red cherry quality. Flavor’s about the same. In spite of the power of the beer, it’s oddly drinkable. Righteous beer!
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