Russian Imperial Stout Beer Reviews
A massive beer that is bold and complex. Get ready to experience deep burnt flavors with a high ABV.
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Boulevard Brewing Company, Missouri, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
My second attempt at Boulevard’s Smokestack Series come in the form of a big stout with a Belgian touch. Using a Belgian yeast strain and a massive grain bill this beer does not disappoint. Seriously. It looks very similar to Great Divide’s Belgian...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Hoppin' Frog Brewery, Mug, Oatmeal Stout, Ohio, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
100 batches of a quality stout. Congrats to Hoppin’ Frog and Brewmaster Fred Karm. Wanting to do something slightly different in order to celebrate this batch Fred mixed up the grain bill. Using English Pale Ale malt, this beer is going to have a different...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, California, Pint Glass, Port Brewing Company, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
With the Fall months almost behind us I thought it was time to bust out a fairly aged bottle of Santa’s Little Helper in preparation for Winter. Last weekend I cut the lawn for the last time this year and started putting up plastic over the windows to seal help...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, California, Pint Glass, Port Brewing Company, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States |
A base Port Brewing Imperial Stout + Bourbon barrel = deliciousness. Seriously! It is good stuff. Some time back I had the pleasure of brewing for the day with Tim Marshall (former Senior brewer at Rock Bottom-Lombard). Before we started brewing he let me sample...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Colorado, Great Divide Brewing Company, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
Just when I thought I was done with my Yeti collection, Great Divide went and brewed a fifth. My bottle, brewed on June 17 2011, met my lips the night of September 19th the same year and I will not be the same again. I figure the malt bill is exactly the same laying...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Goose Island Beer Company, Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, Spiced / Herbed / Vegetable Beers, United States |
In the wake of producing some pretty huge stouts last year (Nightstalker and the BCS line), Goose released yet another monster in April of 2011 with this beer. The sexy label is quickly familiar to the Chicagoland native as the design mimics that of the iconic John...