 Ungstrup (11353), Frederiksberg, Denmark
Dec 5, 2006 A pitch black beer with a brown head. The aroma is of chocolate and alcocohol, combined with a slight acidity and alcohol - a super aroma. The flavor is sweet and very roasted, but also with strong notes of vanilla, and light notes of alcohol, towards the end quite bitter coffee notes comes along, before the final is dry and alcoholic. It is a shame, that this is not made anymore. For me it was the top beer of RBSG 2006.
kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Oct 21, 2007 Name: Russian Imperial Stout
Date: 10/13/2007
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewfest, GABF
black, fine tan head,
rich dark chocolate aroma with a bit of sweetness bringing out the chocolate,
rich dark chocolate flavor, lots of biter roasted character,
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.4/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **+/4
Rastacouere (5341), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Apr 25, 2005 Huge brown head sticks to the glass with class, very foamy. Black appearance. Globally complex nose boasts powerful tobacco and roasty notes paired up with a vinous side, grapey and bready in nature. Interesting dark fruit range (plums, grapes, blackberries) yet not passing over the more typical chocolate and roasty overtones. Dry chocolate flavor, feeling a bit dusty, almost rocky. Milky yeastiness, fruity and dry. Maybe not as rich as I hoped or it’s just the very strong carbonation that plays tricks on me and makes me miss some. Medium bodied, nicely not too focused on hops. In the end, somehow, like pretty much all the Mckenzies I’ve had, it’s neatly done, but not particularly remarkable. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not rooting for the bigger the better clan, but for instance, their super saison didn’t appear as marvellous and shining as the Dupont and on parallel with the new Heavyweight, I can’t give a clear winner while the Heavyweight was not even 6%. Their beers are all great rendition, displaying excellent brewing, but I wouldn’t point any of them as world-class.
CaptainCougar (4663), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Oct 12, 2004 GABF 2004: Very dark opaque black with a thick dark tan/light brown head. Aroma is sweet, robust and malty with a touch of oak. Very unique smokey bacon, soy and brown sugar body has good complexity and a smooth dark chocolatey finish. Definitely an interesting imperial and very well done at that.
hopdog (4645), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 11, 2004 2004 Kennett Square BF. Poured a dark black color with a large brown head. Aromas and tastes of chocolate, roasted malts, and coffee. Very nice taste and aroma. Sweet with a light bitter finish. Nice.
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