Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout - North Coast Brewing Co.

thelagerheads

Michigan

4.55/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Just as Pluto is no longer recognized as a planet sometime in the not too distant future macro brews will not be considered the KING OF BEERS but rather dwarves in an ever growing universe. Then the true forebearers and rightful heirs of the past (stouts, porters, ales, etc.) will once again become the standard bearers. With this brew that future is already here. This heady stout has a potent sludge of choc-smoke-offee and is more like a dreamquest than a heavy beverage. Smoke is rising through the fog laden hills and the old spirits are churning skyward to meet the Gods in the newly refined air.

I may have met my match here though as I dozed off for a few minutes in the tub clutching my notepad! If Breckenridge Vanilla Stout is the high watermark then this is me undertow and drowning. The Beer Cave of American brews (so far!)!!!

Serving type: bottle

09-14-2006 04:49:33 | More by thelagerheads

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

Benny3000

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -13%

05-19-2013 14:20:28 | More by Benny3000

nick_asian

Nevada

4.25/5  rDev -1.4%

05-19-2013 07:21:58 | More by nick_asian