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Stone Imperial Russian Stout

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bottled
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
18244.22/5.04.21/5.0Spring10.8%98.1Snifter
Commercial Description:
"There's no question that Stone Imperial Stout is revered among enthusiasts," states Stone CEO Greg Koch. "I know, because I'm one of 'em and I can hardly wait for it to come out each year!" Some may think that a late Spring release for a special brew of this sort is an odd time for it to come out onto the market. Koch justifies this with the rationalization "What better than a warm time of year to come out with a brew that tastes great as it warms up!" That's because "ice cold" is certainly not the appropriate way to serve the beer. Nearly without exception, the darker, richer and more alcoholic a brew is, the warmer the serving temperature should be. The Stone Imperial Stout label describes the brew as being "intensely aromatic (notes of anise, black currants, coffee, roastiness and alcohol) and heavy on the palate...expect this mysterious brew to pour like used motor oil and taste even heavier! Serve at 55 degrees."
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livelaughlovep (96), Lakewood, Ohio, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/105/57/105/512/20
May 28, 2009  
I don’t think porters and stouts when I think of Stone, that said, this is a very nice offering. True to Stone’s style, this is a well-hopped stout, hints of resin and pine in the nose and yes, Pipper, a bit of fish.
Taste is chocolate malts, caramel, toast, nut and a hint of coffee. Hint of resinous hops, alcohol bite and anise, silky smooth. Only wish I could have drank this a little warmer. Should have carried it around longer.
Sampled at Rozi’s Wine & Liquor, Stone Tasting Event, Lakewood, OH.


 Pipper (244), Ohio, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
May 28, 2009  
Sample at Rozi’s Wine House at Stone Brewing Co. event. This was one of their cellar releases, a 2006. Poured thick very dark brown, light coffee colored head and a dark coffee/roasted warm and slightly fishy but enjoyable aroma. Some spotted lace but quickly diminishing head. Not overpowering, very mellow with a silky mouth feel. Found this to be the best on offer from the Stone selection offered at the event.


 jbrus (4863), Delft, Netherlands
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/518/20
May 28, 2009    Updated: May 31, 2009
Bottle@Home. Strong aroma of chocolate and coffee, very malty as well. Pitch black, brown head, good lace. Sweet, chocolate, licorice, very malty, light bitter. Full and warming. Very flavourful, great balance.


ZR2Blazer (46), Roanoke, Virginia, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/515/20
May 27, 2009  
Bottle - pours black as black can get with a lingering brown head. Nose is mostly coffee and with hints of cocoa. Very smooth stout. If I can say anything about this beer it’s that it truly is better served a little warm. I poured mine just under 40, after about 20 minutes it has a different taste. Strong bitter coffee taste with hints of alcohol. The aftertaste lingers a little longer as it warms. This is a nice finisher to a meal.


 phukktifano (159), Richmond, Virginia, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/518/20
May 27, 2009  
Black with a thin tan head. Aroma is roast,malt,coffee and oak. Flavor was rich and complex with large suggestions of coffee and chocolate.


 gotohelunc (473), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/510/105/518/20
May 26, 2009  
Bomber. Jet black, no light gets through at all. Small dark tan head that can make to look soapy if you pour fast enough. Surprisingly light aroma...maybe because I was outside near some cooking food?...but what I did smell was good. Much the same as the flavors that followed....burn, coffee, dark chocolate, and lots of it. It finishes as quietly as it started, nice and clean. This is a really well-made beer to be as inviting and easy drinking as it is with as much body and flavor as it offers. I need to buy this again when it comes out next year.


IPATom (3), Gainesville, Florida, USA
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4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/518/20
May 26, 2009  
Thick, black pour. Aroma is heavy, consisting of roasted malt, coffee, and a touch of oak. Excellent flavor with a bitter finish. A very good Imperial Sout.


 TampaBrew (805), Tampa, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
May 25, 2009  
Black pour. Didn’t stain the glass like i like my Imp Stouts to do. Nose is roasted malt, coffe, cocoa, dark fruits. Flavor is much of the same with some bitterness. Not bad.



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