Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout - North Coast Brewing Co.

hctap00

4.23/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured into a red wine glass. Not the best for head retention, but all that was clean.

Pretty standard imperial stout appearance. Pitch black. Solid tan that fades to a thin lacing.

Aroma is not overpowering, but still has a lot going on. Roasted malt and some coffee first. Dark chocolate. Fruity also, cherry and the licorice/anise I get from good stouts.

Pretty bitter up front, with some coffee flavors. Good roasted malt flavor. Sweeter through the middle, but still very astringent. A bit harsher than I would like with the bitterness. Finishes fairly smooth, with some of the fruitiness from the aroma. A nice alcohol warmth to it. Coffee and roasted malt lingers for a while.

Mouthfeel is a bit puckering. Felt like I was drinking red wine at times.

Overall very enjoyable. Not my favorite. I would drink a Ten FIDY first, but I still enjoy this one. Given its availability and reasonable price, definitely one to keep around.

Serving type: bottle

01-26-2013 04:37:20 | More by hctap00

Hopinista

Nevada

3.25/5  rDev -24.6%

05-22-2013 07:10:17 | More by Hopinista

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -1.4%

05-22-2013 03:17:32 | More by SmellsofMahagony

drrone

Arizona

4.6/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a goblet

A - Pours a sexy completely black liquid, which liberates a 2 finger light brown head that slowly faded and left light lacing.

S- great nose of chocolate, mocha, light vanilla and light malt. great nose

T - Awesome wave of mostly the same as the taste. Chocolate, coffee and malt. Very nice.

M - Full bodied and lightly chewy. Drinks well.

O - After trying many very good RIS, this still satisfies and impresses. It is worth finding and drinking on a regular basis.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 01:33:40 | More by drrone

jtladner

District of Columbia

4/5  rDev -7.2%

05-22-2013 00:30:17 | More by jtladner

VirginiaJeff1

Virginia

4/5  rDev -7.2%

05-21-2013 19:27:50 | More by VirginiaJeff1

Busker

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +10.2%

05-21-2013 18:03:20 | More by Busker

PlinyBeMiney

California

4/5  rDev -7.2%

05-21-2013 07:57:07 | More by PlinyBeMiney

CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4/5  rDev -7.2%

05-21-2013 04:48:41 | More by CosmoHopHead

mxchap

California

4/5  rDev -7.2%

05-21-2013 03:55:19 | More by mxchap

BraveGator

Georgia

4/5  rDev -7.2%

05-21-2013 02:19:00 | More by BraveGator

pottergator

New York

3.75/5  rDev -13%

05-20-2013 23:52:53 | More by pottergator

ericwa1154

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +4.4%

05-20-2013 21:56:12 | More by ericwa1154

tipfortap

New York

4.25/5  rDev -1.4%

05-20-2013 17:15:01 | More by tipfortap

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev -1.4%

05-20-2013 03:56:44 | More by Kmat10

PlayitAgain

New York

3.75/5  rDev -13%

05-20-2013 03:02:55 | More by PlayitAgain

eyeenjoybeer

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -1.4%

05-20-2013 02:11:26 | More by eyeenjoybeer

Flounder57

Massachusetts

4.19/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle was poured into a snifter.

Appearance: This beer poured a one finger mocha head that reduced to a thin layer. It is a pitch black color with no clarity or bubbled seen coming up the glass. Nice lacing on the glass as the beer was drank.

Smell: Roasted coffee, mocha, smoke, sweet malts, a little booze, and molasses. Pretty standard RIS aroma.

Taste: Same as above with lingering bitterness.

Mouthfeel: Smooth, full bodied, low carbonation, and a little boozy.

Overall: Pretty solid RIS. Enjoyed in the past, now, and more in the future.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 02:08:29 | More by Flounder57

Ctrauty

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -1.4%

05-20-2013 01:35:48 | More by Ctrauty

mmilyko

Nevada

4/5  rDev -7.2%

05-20-2013 01:32:24 | More by mmilyko

NJB145

Michigan

4/5  rDev -7.2%

05-20-2013 00:56:09 | More by NJB145

crobinso

Colorado

4/5  rDev -7.2%

05-19-2013 22:31:11 | More by crobinso

bcuz7

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +4.4%

05-19-2013 21:22:06 | More by bcuz7

MJSJr

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +4.4%

05-19-2013 17:27:11 | More by MJSJr

ShawnMH

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -1.4%

05-19-2013 15:26:09 | More by ShawnMH