Imperial Russian Stout - Bourbon Barrel Aged - Stone Brewing Co.

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267 Ratings

rAvg: 4.52
pDev: 9.29%
Reviews: 102
Hads: 165

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Brewed by:
Stone Brewing Co.

California, United States

Style | ABV
Russian Imperial Stout | 11.50% ABV

Availability: Rotating. on-tap (77), growler (22), cask (2), bottle (1).

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Reviews by drowland:

drowland

Florida

4.47/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Had at RBWG 2010 via growler. Black pour with a small tan head. Huge bourbon barrel characteristics on this - lots of coconut, vanilla, oak, tannins, etc. The flavor is surprisingly mild, lots of wood character but the stout is pretty subdued. It still works, though, because I love bourbon.

Serving type: growler

02-05-2012 22:16:58 | More by drowland

More User Reviews:

Drucifer

Illinois

4.21/5 rDev -6.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

On tap at Bangers & Lace in Chicago; 2010 vintage

A: Black with a dark brown head; moderate carbonation

S: Pretty even split between dark fruits and bourbon, not much else

T: Big dark fruits followed by subtle bourbon/oak/vanilla/roast

M: Full bodied, but not too thick. It's pretty typical for the style

O: A very interesting offer from Stone. It's definitely tasty and I'm quite surprised how fruity it is. I enjoyed it quite a bit more as it warmed up and highly recommend it if you see it on tap. I do prefer the non-BA version, but this is still a very good beer.

Serving type: on-tap

05-22-2013 03:39:47 | More by Drucifer

ystazi

Illinois

4.75/5 rDev +5.1%

05-22-2013 02:49:43 | More by ystazi

mdaschaf

Washington

4.48/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Had on tap at Brouwers stout fest. 2008 vintage.

A: Served in a goblet, BBL RIS was dark black with a very small brown head on top that dissipated quickly. No lacing on this beer, not overly surprising.

S: Plenty of bourbon right away, it really dominates the aroma, a bit surprising after 5 years. Some chocolate with a little bit of caramel and brown sugar.

T: Similar to the aroma, lots of chocolate (sort of like brownies) and bourbon. It was on the sweet side, with only some light roast. There was a bit of wood as well.

M: Full bodied with low to medium carbonation. Fairly smooth and surprisingly easy to drink, though that could have been because it tasted so good.

O: Been waiting to try this beer for a while, glad to have finally had the chance.

Serving type: on-tap

05-21-2013 11:35:52 | More by mdaschaf

PlinyBeMiney

California

4.25/5 rDev -6%

05-21-2013 07:45:22 | More by PlinyBeMiney

Blashawright

Texas

4.75/5 rDev +5.1%

05-16-2013 22:29:34 | More by Blashawright

strongaf

Washington

4.5/5 rDev -0.4%

05-11-2013 07:31:00 | More by strongaf

jmccraney

Washington

3.75/5 rDev -17%

05-11-2013 02:10:57 | More by jmccraney

HuskyinPDX

Washington

4.33/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

2008 on tap right now at Brouwer's.

A - Served a very dark brown with a dark tan head the clings to glass and forms a small thin layer over the top.

S - Bourbon, chocolate. A touch of heat. A nice malt background.

T - Bourbon up-front. Subtle chocolate, malty background.

D - Mild carbonation and heavy body. Nice balance for an 08.

O - Nice to try this one. It's held up well nicely for an 08.

Serving type: on-tap

05-10-2013 18:25:15 | More by HuskyinPDX