Siberian Night Imperial Stout - Thirsty Dog Brewing Company

smcolw

Massachusetts

4.1/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Small but stable head. It leaves a cross between web and blanketing lace. Near black color with a a modicum of light passing.

Burnt toast and burnt caramelized sugar are the predominant smells. I can detect a whiff of alcohol as well.

Very dry and highly burnt, black patent malt flavors. The swallow is a balanced bitterness from hop and the burnt malts. Long aftertaste. Good body. Low carbonation. Overall, think coffee with no cream or sugar.

Serving type: bottle

10-28-2012 22:24:37 | More by smcolw

jakeox

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-19-2013 00:15:05 | More by jakeox

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-18-2013 22:21:50 | More by Photekut

Honus1

Ohio

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-18-2013 02:40:32 | More by Honus1

Chico1985

Massachusetts

3.49/5  rDev -16.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

This stout has always been known to me but for somehow I've managed to avoid it all this time...until now! Woof.

Pours into a snifter black as night with a solid tan head. A swirly cap and thick ring is left behind with bits of lace.

Smells of dark+roasted malts, some dark fruits, traces of coffee and caramel. Leans toward average scent for an imperial stout, could use more strength .

Taste is better but doesn't pack a big punch. of bitter dark malts, roasted grain, toast, dark chocolate, some licorice, caramel, some light hoppage. Low sweetness, bitter, dark and malty.

Mouthfeel has an oily feel, medium carbonation, and some alcohol presence. It is a bit thin for the ABV but the lightness does make this one pretty drinkable considering.

I kinda dig the simple+raw flavor and light feel, but does come off kinda bland. Not bad though.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 00:51:33 | More by Chico1985

carlosega

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-17-2013 19:30:44 | More by carlosega

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-17-2013 15:37:59 | More by twenty5

ncstateplaya

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-14-2013 19:01:27 | More by ncstateplaya

craftbrew502

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +14.2%

05-12-2013 23:41:43 | More by craftbrew502

HisBoyElroy

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

05-12-2013 20:17:55 | More by HisBoyElroy

kbrown

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-10-2013 01:33:46 | More by kbrown

mjw1200

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-10-2013 01:00:40 | More by mjw1200

diehl07

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%

05-10-2013 00:42:08 | More by diehl07

wyatt13

Illinois

3.8/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Received this bottle in a trade with Stinger80OH – thanks Andrew! Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into my Half Acre snifter.

A – Pours a deep dark black, with an appealing mocha brown head of about one finger. Streams of carbonation run up the side of the glass. The head dissipates slowly, leaving a thin ring of foam along the outside. Modeate lacing.

S – A nice chocolate roasted character meets the nose, as I bend down to take a whiff. A bit of nuttiness as well, with a slight charred note. Some vanilla rounds things out.

T – A burnt malt and vanilla at the beginning that transitions into a lingering bitter chocolate nuttiness. Hops are definitely present, adding an additional layer of bitterness. A smoky character is fairly present throughout.

M – Fairly creamy mouthfeel that is pretty thin. A higher carbonation level that I was anticipating for the style.

O – Pretty good beer here, but I felt like the individual components could have been integrated better. Also could definitely have used a fuller mouthfeel. However, still a nice beer, and one that I am happy to have tried.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 03:10:51 | More by wyatt13

abroke

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +14.2%

05-07-2013 18:30:15 | More by abroke

skaboom420

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

05-06-2013 00:26:24 | More by skaboom420

EigenBeer

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-02-2013 20:43:24 | More by EigenBeer

Hopswagger

Oklahoma

4.15/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25

P: Dense foamy clouds of espresso set on top of a pitch black body. Retention is nice and long with filmy lacing glued to the glass.

S: Roasted dark coffee beans, bakers cocoa, milk chocolate ice cube candy, figs, raisins, dirt, and hints of roasted toffee and hazelnut. Earthy hops.

T/M: Burnt molasses, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, toasted grains, smoldered oak, bourbon soaked figs and unwashed apple peels. Subtle cherry in the background. Full bodied but thinner than expected with prickly carbonation. Provides a nice warming sensation and the grainy resinous flavor coats the mouth. Finishes wet and lingers dirty toasted grain.

O: A great RIS but I think the low point of this beer is the mouthfeel. A tad too carbonated and a touch thinner than I would like. All in all the flavor profile is right on and nicely developed. All the flavors marry well and attribute to a delicious offering. I will definitely drink this again. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 21:45:23 | More by Hopswagger

Tacoboomerang

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

04-29-2013 01:03:07 | More by Tacoboomerang

ally24al

Ohio

5/5  rDev +20.2%

04-27-2013 12:08:57 | More by ally24al

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

04-23-2013 04:15:22 | More by SmellsofMahagony

Dirt

Ohio

4/5  rDev -3.8%

04-22-2013 23:50:55 | More by Dirt

Bluecane

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%

04-21-2013 06:26:31 | More by Bluecane

Izzybone

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

04-20-2013 20:59:55 | More by Izzybone

sommersb

Tennessee

4.19/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Tasted On: 04-16-2013
Freshness: Not indicated
Packaging: 12 oz. brown bottle, pry-cap
Glassware: Snifter
Purchased: Received in a trade

A: Pitch black beer with a small tan head. Retention and lacing are minimal.

S: Aromas have a heavy roasted malt tone, plus cherry wood and earthy hops.

T: Flavors include toasted grains, coffee and bittersweet chocolate. Fairly dry overall.

M: Rich and smooth, with a medium amount of carbonation. It finishes dry, with notes of coffee and chocolate.

O: A delightful stout, bold and flavorful without being overrun by burnt aspects like some in the style.

Thanks to buschbeer for this trade extra!

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2013 05:04:44 | More by sommersb