Coast Range Russian Imperial Stout

Formerly brewed at Coast Range Brewing Co.
Style: Imperial Stout
Gilroy, California USA

wow. this is ridiculously good. opens up at a warm 55-56 degrees fahrenheit. viscous feeling, and oily. black and feels like quicksilver on the tongue. bits of anise and coffee, slight nut spice, bits of date and fig, a thick heavy cream, some alcohol apparent though this doesn’t change much over temp. palpable yeast. wow. one of the most impressive beers of the year.

Courtesy of Davecooks <P> Very rich concentrated arom that yields dark chocolate, cherries-both fresh and preserves, coffee and a very mild tinge of licorice. This aroma is truly amazing. Deep black, but no matter how vigorously I poured or later swirled I could never coax a head out of it. Burnt malts, esspresso, acidic and oily in the fore followed by a cheery and even somewhat marzipan tinged sweetness. Low carbonation, but extrememly concentrated flavor. More like the Courage I had in feel then most American stouts. A remarkable Imperial from a brewery that excels at making dark beers.

Seven ounce bottle – dark brown / black color – subtle dark tan head - nose of malts , brown sugar , bitter dry chocolate , deep fed fruit and roasted quality – taste of malts , cereal , raspberries , milk chocolate , orange , and roasted nuts – thick oily body , no carbonation , dry – aftertaste bitter chocolate and milk chocolate , roasted malts

(Bottle 21 cl) Courtesy of Degarth. Completely opaque black with a tiny, light brown head. Aroma of licorice and dried fruits. Very full and rich body - this almost pours like tar. Loads of roasted malt and sweet, dried fruit, a touch of vanilla and perhaps wood - although I don’t believe this is barrel aged? Very vinous and delicate. The finish is slightly ashy with a very subdued bitterness. 090407

Penetrable black. Extremely fine-sized cinnamon bubbles adorn the glass. Astonishingly complex nose of espresso, ink, smoke, dark chocolate, dried plums, and nougat dribbled with port and soy sauce. Delicately roasty and burnt. Dense, soft level of carbonation. Silken malts gracefully greet the palate and curtail the alcohol, as a rich espresso and bittersweet truffle layered richness takes foothold. Body gains more lushness with a bready malt kiss, which is further enhanced by a hint of burnt caramel. Despite being hugely beefy and fulfilling, it’s just as exquisite. Alcohol invigorates the palate and warms the chest, but never detracts. Beautifully incorporated milk chocolate complements the vinousness. Dainty, but robustly textured, roast simultaneously generates a dash of acidity and earthiness which offsets the slight mushiness and dried plum notes. Finishes inky-soft and rounded, with a remarkably composed fusion of chocolate truffles, toasted grains, over a roasted, semi-charred anchor of malt. How this conceals its 11.4% strength is beyond me. The aroma matches the mouthfeel (which feels as if it were cask conditioned) to produce one of the best one-two combinations I’ve ever experienced in a beer. Simply a stupendous version. Thanks, irishsnake.

Looks like a fine Imp, very dark brown in color with a brown head that rims my glass and hasn’t dissipated. Aroma is sweet and fruity. Plums and figs immediately come to mind. A bit of chocolate in the mix too. Pretty little on the roast flavors. Hops come in on the palate which full and slightly tart and a bit of rotting leaves comes in too. Tartness lingers on through out the finish. Very good beer, thanks Mitch!

7 oz bottle, labeled 10th Anniversary Beer. pours an apropriate deep black with a pretty minimal brown head that descends to a small collar that leaves good lace. nose is rich and chocolatey, with a little sugary booziness around the side. flavor is thick and rich, with lots of chocolate malt notes and sweetness. dries out a bit at the end, with a bit of an alcohol burn coming in, along with some licorice. pretty good RIS - lots of malt, and the yeast doesn’t seem over-stressed.

Rate beer rating #3,500. Nip sized bottle acquired in trade with tever (thanks!). Poured a dark black color with brown edges and a small sized tan head. Aromas of milk chocolate, roast, vanilla, with some dark fruits. Chocolaty goodness. Tastes of roast, chocolate, dark fruits, and a nice coffee bitter finish. Alcohol content well hidden. Nice smooth body. I wish this was a bigger sized bottle!.