Imperial Russian Stout - Stone Brewing Co.

KYGunner

Kentucky

4.2/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

2012poured into a snifter

Poured thick and black, a finger size deep brown creamy head sat atop for over a minute. The color is so dark in the glass that the word "black" is all that comes to mind.

If the nose can be described as creamy than creamy it is. A smooth blend of milk chocolate, espresso more than coffee, and I sense vanilla or whipped cream on the back.

The mouthfeel is thick but smooth yet finishes a bit tinny

Roasted malt is at the front, no espresso but coffee on the tongue it finishes with a little alcohol. As the glass warms, the roasted malt comes out much better. I love the initial flavor, strong chocolate, strong malt. There's a touch of tinny alcohol when the beer is cold and I encourage this to be serve at room temperature.

Serving type: bottle

12-14-2012 22:09:02 | More by KYGunner

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4.25/5  rDev -3%

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4/5  rDev -8.7%

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4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

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New York

4/5  rDev -8.7%

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Virginia

5/5  rDev +14.2%

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4.25/5  rDev -3%

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California

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