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Thunderhead Russian Imperial Stout


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Brewed by Thunderhead Brewing Company
Style: Imperial Stout

Kearney, Nebraska USA

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53.86/5.03.58/5.0-0Snifter

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 RedHaze (370), Where the hell am I?, Nebraska, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/518/20
Jan 14, 2007  
Thanks to bditty187 for this bottle. #106 of 300. Pours a used motor oil black, with a very creamy quarter inch dark brown head that fades very slowly to a thin swirling cap and thick ring, leaving behind a thick sheeting of lace. Smell; lots of dark roasted malts, coffee and chocolate. There’s some hints of dark fruits, with raisins and plums. Some bitter hops are present, but not very strong. Taste; the roasted malts and coffee flavors come out kicking, and then rolls smoothly into a nice, slightly sweet chocolate. Raisins and plums fade in to a good, mildly bitter, hop presence on the back of my tongue, with only a mild hint of alcohol. Mouthfeel is full bodied and very smooth, with a drinkability that keeps me reaching for the glass. I was saving this bottle to celebrate the birth of my daughter who was just born on 15 June, and then found out on the same day that I’m getting a promotion. I’d say this was a great beer to celebrate both occasions. What a great beer, this is my favorite RIS to date.


 hayduke (1616), Eureka, California, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/515/20
Aug 10, 2006  
On draft at the Chicken Coop brewpub in Grand Island, Nebraska. Dark brown and very attractive wtih a big tan head. Solid nose of roasted malts. Mouthfeel was rich and creamy. Flavor was nice malts with some chocolate and coffee. A solid offering from the brewer.


 mdi (573), Nebraska, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/514/20
May 9, 2005  
Draft...snifter...thick tan head w/ lots of lace...Moderately roasty & chocolate aroma...full mouthfeel & a somewhat oily texture...a nice rich beer.


 TheDean (785), MIlwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Jun 4, 2004  
Beautiful looking beer. Not bad tasting, but nothing overly spectacular. Goes good with pizza and Harry Potter (yea, I’m a geek).


 SledgeJr (2957), Omaha, Nebraska, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/515/20
Apr 3, 2004    Updated: Jan 21, 2006
On tap at the brewpub. Roasted coffee aroma. Black in color with a tan head. A dry Irish-style stout. An after-bolus of delayed flavor hits the tongue. A competent stout. Finishes a little on the light side. UPDATE 1/13/06: This is now being bottled by Trevor Schaben in 750 ml bottles. I think this might get better with age.



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