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Alexander's Russian Imperial Stout
Barley's Brewing Company
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- From:
- Barley's Brewing Company
- Ohio, United States
- Style:
- Russian Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 90
- Avg:
- 4.06 | pDev: 10.34%
- Reviews:
- 33
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 30, 2019
- Added:
- Jun 16, 2002
- Wants:
- 4
- Gots:
- 5
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio
4.25/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Barley's Russian Imperial Stout is Goooooood. It poured an opaque black with ecru head that left a spotty lace. The scent was sweet with roast. The taste had caramel roast base with hints of chocolate. The Mouthfeel was fuller in body with smooth carbonation. Overall this beer was excellent.
Jul 17, 2016Reviewed by 17acresoforganichops from Ohio
5/5 rDev +23.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +23.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Yeah, that's right, I gave this brew a perfect score.
I've been in 15 countries, had beers from several more as imports, and have measured every single one against Barley's Alexander's Russian Imperial Stout over the last 16 years. The truth is this particular brew was what I was looking for for years before I found it.
What does it compare to? Your first love.
Now, the high street location usually has a more robust finish than the Riverside Drive batches, but I'll bet I'm one of only a handful that would even notice. I prefer the High street version but the truth is either hits all the right spots....so I just pretend I'm dating twins and don't notice.
Years ago I would turn friends on to this brew bit I quit doing that because it seemed to not be as available after I gave away a few growlers to friends and I think I made some competition...so, coming from a palate that can discern Osetra, Sevruga, or Beluga, an eye that has found diamonds in Ohio waterways, this lone brew has been more satisfying than marriage.
Feb 15, 2015I've been in 15 countries, had beers from several more as imports, and have measured every single one against Barley's Alexander's Russian Imperial Stout over the last 16 years. The truth is this particular brew was what I was looking for for years before I found it.
What does it compare to? Your first love.
Now, the high street location usually has a more robust finish than the Riverside Drive batches, but I'll bet I'm one of only a handful that would even notice. I prefer the High street version but the truth is either hits all the right spots....so I just pretend I'm dating twins and don't notice.
Years ago I would turn friends on to this brew bit I quit doing that because it seemed to not be as available after I gave away a few growlers to friends and I think I made some competition...so, coming from a palate that can discern Osetra, Sevruga, or Beluga, an eye that has found diamonds in Ohio waterways, this lone brew has been more satisfying than marriage.
Alexander's Russian Imperial Stout from Barley's Brewing Company
Beer rating:
90 out of
100 with
74 ratings
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