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Stone Imperial Russian Stout

Stone Imperial Russian Stout

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An Imperial Stout brewed by
Stone Brewing Co.

Escondido, California USA

bottled
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13494.23/5.04.23/5.0Spring10.8%97.1 Snifter P  Stats

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"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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 Ungstrup (10853), Frederiksberg, Denmark
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/104/519/20
Nov 22, 2004    Updated: May 26, 2005
A pitch black beer with a chocolate brown head. The aroma is totally dominated by coffee, with hints of chocolate and roasted malt in the background. The flavor is sweet with notes of coffee, chocolate, wood, and some hops - and a very dry roasted coffee end.


 omhper (10141), Stockholm, Sweden
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/105/518/20
Jul 11, 2002  
Black as coal. Complex aroma with loads of licorice, some coffee, and a surprising hint of red berries. Thick adn salty mouthfeel, loads of chewy malts. Huge, but tdoesn’t get overpowering or cloying. Finishes malt sweet with good bitterness. Really balanced for such a huge beer. Thanks Gusler!


 Papsoe (9771), Frederiksberg, Denmark
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/518/20
Jan 17, 2006    Updated: Sep 9, 2007
(Bottle 65 cl) Comes as "Stone Imperial Stout" at 10.8% ABV in a "Limited Early Summer 2005 Release".
Opaque, pitch black beer with a creamy, dark brown head. Very complex aroma of dried fruits and roasted malts. Very full body with plenty of roasted malt and dried fruit. Extremely complex and refined brew with only a moderate bitterness. 160106 and 070907


 Oakes (6790), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Aug 26, 2002    Updated: Mar 2, 2004
Black with a medium-brown head. Dark fruits (raisin, prune), and a little leafy hop. Dark chocolate palate with some woody notes. Chewy, deep fruitiness (raisin, dates). Full body. Unspectacular but serviceable. Scores well of course because it's hard for an impy not to.


 joergen (6147), Frederiksberg, Denmark
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/518/20
Jan 3, 2006  
Bottle. Black coloured with a beige head. Aroma of coffee, chocolate and liquorice with roasted notes. Roasted flavour with lots of coffee, chocolate and hops. Fantastic !




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