Imperial Russian Stout - Stone Brewing Co.

mdvatab

Indiana

4.22/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

2008 Vintage
Poured from 22oz bottle into Bordeaux glass

Aroma: Milk chocolate, blueberry, hazelnut, vanilla, graham cracker, hot cocoa, and an earthy note at the end. A wonderfully complex aroma.

Appearance: Dark espresso black body (some ruby is visible around the edges as I get to the bottom of the glass). Tan 1/2 finger head all but disappears. A minimal, thin layer of foam washes onto the side of the glass.

Flavor: Molasses first, then a mineral note, roasty chocolate, some dark cherry, a flash of booze, and a relatively quick bitter finish (thanks to the age).

Mouthfeel: Medium-full body with medium carbonation. Some nice warmth from the alcohol.

Overall: A great one for the price, compared to the other large-format imperial stouts currently available. I could see where this one might have been a bit short on complexity fresh, but that it likely has developed over time. Looking forward to trying the '09, '10, and '11!

Serving type: bottle

11-18-2011 03:36:53 | More by mdvatab

ShawnMH

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -3%

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mc4z

California

4.25/5  rDev -3%

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canders0927

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -3%

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cosmonick

Indiana

4/5  rDev -8.7%

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afrokaze

California

4.25/5  rDev -3%

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Skeeze

California

4.25/5  rDev -3%

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eyeenjoybeer

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -14.4%

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bunkyzzz

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +8.4%

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Kreko7

California

4.75/5  rDev +8.4%

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Dbrag

Maine

4.75/5  rDev +8.4%

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jono0101

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev -3%

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greenbr

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -3%

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Hobo

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev -3%

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GinsuDave

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -14.4%

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Oldkentman

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

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abeerdude

California

4/5  rDev -8.7%

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powdersoldier

Washington

4/5  rDev -8.7%

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Thedrizzle

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

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EricClayton

West Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +8.4%

05-17-2013 19:06:36 | More by EricClayton

BigbROB

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

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hsaye

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -3%

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darvinlikemarvin

Iowa

4.25/5  rDev -3%

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saburky

Ohio

3/5  rDev -31.5%

05-17-2013 15:44:29 | More by saburky

HinghamRick

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%

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