Chocolate Russian Imperial Stout (Brothers' Reserve Series)
Widmer Brothers Brewing Company

Chocolate Russian Imperial Stout (Brothers' Reserve Series)Chocolate Russian Imperial Stout (Brothers' Reserve Series)
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From:
Widmer Brothers Brewing Company
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
9.3%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 11.05%
Reviews:
28
Ratings:
153
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 30, 2018
Added:
Dec 31, 2012
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  25
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Ratings by Brutaltruth:
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Reviewed by Brutaltruth from Ohio

4.18/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Enjoyed from a growler in a pint glass, this fine Russian imperial chocolate stout presents a firm tan head with great lacing, mahogany black in color, and a nice nose of cocoa, roasted grains, and black plum/dark fruit. Flavors are dark bakers chocolate up front, lightly bitter burnt grains, to the sides and back with some sweetness vying for attention. Dry finish and very coating. A VERY good imperial with light warming alcohol as it moderates to room temperature.

Cheers.
Nov 24, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by krome from Illinois

Oct 30, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by kevindp9 from Arizona

Mar 17, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by RochefortChris from North Carolina

Jan 22, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 04, 2018
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Reviewed by Pegasus from Texas

3.56/5  rDev -4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: Dark mahogany body is crowned by a small, coarse, cream-colored head. Thin, fine lacing adorns the glass walls.

Aroma: Whiskey and dark cocoa dominate the aroma, as well as roasted malts. The alcohol aroma is strong, but not overpowering, with notes of wood, also.

Taste: Begins with moderate toasted malts, soon spicy alcohol presents. Mildly bitter cocoa forms the backbone of the taste, and n understated presence of wood carries throughout. Hints of vanilla are present along the way, along with hints of coffee. Finishes with mildly bitter notes of roasted grain and hops.

Mouth feel: A touch thin, perhaps, but smooth and pleasant, with just a hint of carbonation.

Drinkability/notes:Not over-the-top, although I wish it had been, still, quite good, I wish it had been pushed to the limits of the style, as roasted malt, dark chocolate, and alcohol offer such possibilities for greatness.

Presentation: Packaged in an enameled, standard twenty-two ounce brown glass bomber bottle, with a pry-off crown, and sealed with red wax, served in a New Belgium chalice.
Feb 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.85 by SweetwaterTuonker from Minnesota

Dec 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.13 by Gryphon69 from Michigan

Nov 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.58 by KAF from Iowa

Aug 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4.31 by Snow81 from Minnesota

Aug 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.74 by Coorsy from Massachusetts

Apr 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.78 by Kermitthefrayer from New Mexico

Feb 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by t8dd from Illinois

Feb 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.47 by roger617 from Indiana

Feb 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by mrn1ceguy from Illinois

Feb 12, 2015
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Reviewed by IGOTASIXPACK from California

3.48/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
No real chocolate flavor. No molasses deep RIS sweet finish. Just good. 22oz bottle. Dec 13 date. $15 bevmo. Yes Seriously.$15. I like chocolate stouts and I like RIS. Seemed natural but came back in between. It was more bitter and less body than an RIS.
Feb 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.62 by Grinky from Illinois

Jan 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by st9647v3 from New Jersey

Jan 22, 2015
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Reviewed by Vogey77 from Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours a dark brown with off white head. At this point most of the chocolate and coffee flavors and smell has faded. Beer might be past it prime, would recomend drinking immediatly. Still not the worst imperial stout ive had by far.
Jan 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.63 by Johnny_Blackhands from Missouri

Jan 03, 2015
Chocolate Russian Imperial Stout (Brothers' Reserve Series) from Widmer Brothers Brewing Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 153 ratings