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Stone Imperial Russian Stout

Stone Imperial Russian Stout - Imperial Stout

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 Percentile 
100
overall
Brewed by Stone Brewing Co.
Style: Imperial Stout

Escondido, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
17974.22/5.04.21/5.0Spring10.8%97.9Snifter
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Commercial Description:
"There's no question that Stone Imperial Stout is revered among enthusiasts," states Stone CEO Greg Koch. "I know, because I'm one of 'em and I can hardly wait for it to come out each year!" Some may think that a late Spring release for a special brew of this sort is an odd time for it to come out onto the market. Koch justifies this with the rationalization "What better than a warm time of year to come out with a brew that tastes great as it warms up!" That's because "ice cold" is certainly not the appropriate way to serve the beer. Nearly without exception, the darker, richer and more alcoholic a brew is, the warmer the serving temperature should be. The Stone Imperial Stout label describes the brew as being "intensely aromatic (notes of anise, black currants, coffee, roastiness and alcohol) and heavy on the palate...expect this mysterious brew to pour like used motor oil and taste even heavier! Serve at 55 degrees."
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 Rustyham (545), miami, Florida, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/57/104/514/20
May 9, 2009  
light eggshell head, translucent, but black. Dissapointing- I had been waiting for this guy to show his head in Miami and now I realize that I wasn’t missing out on much. A very tame impy stout. Caustic and very inky tasting/smelling. I think this was from Daknole, or from Chris of Fresh Beer inc. Either way, thanks.


 Palidor19 (1750), Brandon, Florida, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/516/20
May 9, 2009  
solid style all the way, has got a rich flavor of coffee and cocoa. the malts are greatly toasted. rich flavors all the way. the palate seems a bit thinnish but it doesn’t take away from anything. this a fantastic beer to have.


 nick76 (2634), Tampa, Florida, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/104/510/20
May 9, 2009  
The aroma is full of alcohol, toasted malt, caramel, molasses, coffee, and chocolate. The appearance is black with a large tan head. The flavor is like the aroma but burnt and astringent. The palate is smooth. Overall it’s overrated.


 johndoughty (2150), cheslyn hay, West Midlands, England
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/58/105/514/20
May 9, 2009  
Bottle.Black with a small head. Traces of chocolate and the expected full body. Powerful but there was something lacking that meant it didn’t score the 4 plus I had anticipated.


 tokyogoat (505), San Diego, California, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/518/20
May 7, 2009  
Pours as black as my poop after I drink too much pepto bismol. The short brown head hints at the roasty goodness awaiting. This is just masterfully crafted. Its smooth, not overly roasted in the malt department. The coffee taste is not too overpowering covering up the malt. Just very complimentary. It warms my face with the 10%+ abv, and warms my crotch with is awesome yet simple flavor profile.


 kassner (429), Wexford, Pennsylvania, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
May 7, 2009  
Aroma of berries and spices and alcohol. Black ruby in color, No head or lacing but huge flavors with Licorice dominant, some chocolate but definetly a big beer on tap at Magoos


 petematte46 (212), Dallas, Texas, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
May 6, 2009  
Pours thick back. Thin head, disipates quickly. Great flavor, slightly sweet. Coffee, lots of chocolate, some toffee flavors. Just a little roasted flavor. What a great stout!


 zapprentice (309), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/514/20
May 6, 2009    Updated: May 11, 2009
2007: The best out of the three I rated. Much more well developed than the ’08 and ’09. Good chocolate notes. 2008 Re-Rate: II thought this was just OK. Strong aroma with chocolaty coffee notes. Flavor not like aroma, some chocolate and coffee but strong alcohol burn that was not as enjoyable. Harsh on the tongue. 2009: Better than ’08, not close to ’07. Very different taste compared to them though. Much more unique tasting (that doesn’t make it great. I’d let this age.



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