"Old Yeltsin" Imperial Stout - Hoptown Brewing Company

BeerManDan

California

3.05/5  rDev -24.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

The color looked promising when it poured on the verge of black, thick with dark brown foam. Then the smell of of citrus was very evident along with roasted malts. The taste was a dissapointment. It tasted of burnt roasted malts, with a sour taste of citrus. Although it was creamy it didn't help the flavor.

Serving type: bottle

03-25-2003 09:20:43 | More by BeerManDan

Gusler

Arizona

4.38/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

From pour to the last drop, one of the better “Imperials I’ve tasted lately and a sure repeat as soon as I can place another order with “Hi-Time Wines”. The beer pours a Beau Ideal stout deep brown to black color with the head enormous in size, creamy in it consistency and a delightful chocolate brown color, the residual lace, sticky glutinous sheets to cover the glass. The aroma of toasted grain, coffee, sweet milk chocolate and of course sweet to the senses, “Perfecto”, start ambrosial with a nice grain profile, the top chocolate fudge thick, rich, sweet, and the finish biting in its hop spiciness, mellow on the carbonation, chocolate dry aftertaste that lingers on well after the last drop is siphoned from the glass. Big 9% ABV makes it a beer for these wet and cold winter nights, a real “Yummy for the Tummy”.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2002 15:51:28 | More by Gusler

maxpower

Missouri

4.47/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Jet black color, chocolate pudding-bready aroma, dark roasty coffee chocolate fruity flavor, tan creamy head hig hoppy lasting finish, an easy drinking Imperial stout.I could drink more than on in a sitting.

Serving type: bottle

11-21-2002 06:12:18 | More by maxpower