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Stone Imperial Russian Stout

Stone Imperial Russian Stout

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An Imperial Stout brewed by
Stone Brewing Co.

Escondido, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

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13784.23/5.04.23/5.0Spring10.8%97.5 Snifter P  Stats

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"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."

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 KimJohansen (3171), Copenhagen V, Denmark
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/517/20

Feb 1, 2008  
[Courtesy of Ungstrup] Pitch black with brown head. Aroma has roasted malt, liquerice and chocolate. Flavor is roasted with chocolate, liquerice, coffe and vanilla. Nice one.

kennydiaz (52), staten island, New York, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/517/20
Aug 28, 2008  
ALMOST BLACK IN COLOR WITH A NICE CREAMY HEAD. GOES DOWN SMOOTH BURSTING WITH FLAVOR. ONE OF THE WORLDS BEST STOUTS.


Meikman (3), Allston, Massachusetts, USA
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4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/105/518/20
Aug 26, 2008  
Poured out of the bomber, this has an impressively inky, black black color. Nothing beats the first sip through the creamy dark brown head. This meal feels like a double thick frappe, and tastes twice as good. Real smooth. One of my favorites, and my first rating.


 kevd193213 (312), Coventry, Rhode Island, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/104/516/20
Aug 26, 2008  
Bomber. Oily black pout with a thick brown head. Aroma of burnt malt, coffee, nuts and chocolate. Taste of licorice, chocolate and coffee with a velvet mouthfeel. Long lasting slightly bitter finish.


 BallyLoser (125), Bellevue, Washington, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Aug 23, 2008  
Bottle: Incredible. Solid black pour. Nice blend of chocolate, coffee and expresso. Not a strong alcohol taste for the high content. One of the best I have had!


 ElGaucho56 (376), USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/103/516/20
Aug 22, 2008  
22 oz bomber. Pours a jet black with a very dark mocha brown head. Nose is quite deliciously complicated, with an intense burnt bread note as well as dark toffee, roasted coffee, and something like chocolate blueberries. Rooty licorice bitterness and baker’s chocolate battle it out on the palate, while the finish is equal parts minty hops and lovely vanilla bourbon warmth. Yes, this is a nice impy.




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