Old Rasputin XV Anniversary Barrel Aged Stout - North Coast Brewing Co.

Topher78

California

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

01-21-2013 03:59:53 | More by Topher78

seplo

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

05-20-2013 23:48:18 | More by seplo

leinie13

Ohio

4/5  rDev -8%

05-19-2013 03:02:34 | More by leinie13

GreyGhost4

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -13.8%

05-19-2013 01:56:45 | More by GreyGhost4

Resuin

Massachusetts

4.49/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 500 mL bottle into a teku glass.

Appearance: Pours a deep abyss brown/black and leaves a solid finger of tan head which lingers for a surprisingly long time until it falls flat, except for a thin, brown layer on the surface of the beer as well as lacing around the edge of the glass.

Smell: Bourbon, raisins, dark chocolate, light coffee. The bourbon really stands out in this one, in a good way - it screams to be tasted. Delicious aroma with all the staples of a barrel aged stout.

Taste: Bourbon is definitely front and center in this one, followed by chocolate, raisins and figs, coffee, and actually finishes rather subtly. For how pronounced the bourbon is, the ABV is amazingly well hidden and this beer is surprisingly smooth and delicious. Not overly sweet, but well balanced.

Mouth-feel: Surprisingly well-carbonated, medium bodied and creamy. Extremely smooth going down, along with a smooth finish.

Overall: This was a very interesting and impressive beer. The high level of carbonation really made it interesting - thinning out the body a bit and really smoothing it out. The flavors blend together nicely, revolving around the bourbon, to make this a really tasty stout.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 01:53:11 | More by Resuin

InfragilisBrew

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +9.2%

05-17-2013 18:46:23 | More by InfragilisBrew

swetsastonic

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -8%

05-17-2013 08:44:16 | More by swetsastonic

RickS95

Indiana

4.28/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Poured from 500 mL bottle

My kind of beer. It's an 8 ball in a glass. Complete darkness, no lighter shades of brown, simply a black hole. The head is brown, but only a finger thick, though it retains well and produces pretty good lace.

Just from the smell I know it's going to hurt. Bits of chocolate, and then bourbon dominates.

The taste doesn't follow the smell in that the bourbon is subtle. Roasted malt and chocolate fill the taste buds, with bourbon a minor player.

You can't get away from the strength of this beer, but it's relatively mild and fairly easy to drink. A bit of sweetness, some smoke, a tad of bitter and then some heat from the alcohol. All work well together.

I'm happy I got this beer. Despite the strength, I'm left wishing it was a 22-ounce bomber bottle. Easy to drink, good stuff, great beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 02:06:55 | More by RickS95

ElizabethEleanor

Texas

5/5  rDev +14.9%

05-17-2013 02:06:06 | More by ElizabethEleanor

blindpiggie

Colorado

4/5  rDev -8%

05-16-2013 05:50:36 | More by blindpiggie

cmdmzmjm

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

05-16-2013 02:31:33 | More by cmdmzmjm

AlaskanYoung

Alaska

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-14-2013 22:18:50 | More by AlaskanYoung

alelover

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

05-11-2013 18:16:38 | More by alelover

jkane101

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-10-2013 00:13:10 | More by jkane101

Infamous7100

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

A: pours a deep brown to black with a two finger tan head into my pint glass.
S: all kinds of bittersweet chocolate, vanilla and booze. Some roastiness and wood is there as well.
T: follows the nose impeccably. However, the dark chocolate and roasted malts are magnified. The booze really comes through at the back.
M: not as thick as I thought. Creamy but viscous. Excellent aftertaste.
O: this is one fantastic brew. Complex, smooth and so tasty. At 11%, you can taste the booze but its not overwhelming. Well worth the price.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 23:24:28 | More by Infamous7100

barczar

Kentucky

4.21/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Reviewed from old notes.

Pours an opaque onyx with minimal medium brown head.

Aroma is very chocolate and bourbon dominant, with light roast and more toasty and nutty character than expected. Dark fruit in the form of raisins and dates adds complexity.

Toffee, bourbon, raisins, and oak dominate the flavor profile, along with roasty, chocolatey malt. Vanilla surfaces late. There's a hint of medicinal phenols.

Body is smooth and thick, with minimal carbonation and a little heat.

Great brew, but I think it will be even better in a couple years.

Serving type: on-tap

05-08-2013 00:00:10 | More by barczar

capnamerica

Arkansas

4.75/5  rDev +9.2%

05-07-2013 19:13:52 | More by capnamerica

jsurfs82

Ohio

4/5  rDev -8%

05-03-2013 22:11:42 | More by jsurfs82

CDCNAM

Louisiana

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-03-2013 03:25:45 | More by CDCNAM

rjp217

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +14.9%

05-02-2013 18:17:19 | More by rjp217

cgentzkow

California

4.75/5  rDev +9.2%

05-02-2013 17:15:43 | More by cgentzkow

shagens

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +9.2%

05-01-2013 22:17:50 | More by shagens

fox227

California

4.65/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Imperial Stout in a Bourbon Barrel. I think that most veteran beer geeks know where this goes. Let's get right to the flavor profiles! The whiskey notes are the first to notice, but during warming I get chocolate, coffee, and vanilla, and all this goes for the nose as well. Considering the entire profile of the beer, I would have to say that the balance is really well configured, in that no aspect was overwhelming. 22$ plus is hard to justify for a single bottle, but I'm glad I had! Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 04:26:26 | More by fox227

MCain04

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

04-29-2013 00:58:12 | More by MCain04

beav19

New Hampshire

4.75/5  rDev +9.2%

04-27-2013 22:29:33 | More by beav19