Russian Imperial Stout Beer Reviews
A massive beer that is bold and complex. Get ready to experience deep burnt flavors with a high ABV.
Founders Imperial Stout
John: I tend to anticipate high quality from Founders so when I picked up this imperial stout my expectations were high. I wasn’t disappointed. It appeared as a deep, rich brown/black making a statement from the beginning. The head was creamy light brown but...
Great Divide Espresso Oak-Aged Yeti
Tom: Three Yeti brews down, one to go on my quest to sample all of Great Divide’s Imperial Stout variations. I was super excited to open the gold leaf wrapped cap and pour this viscous, obsidian colored brew into my snifter. Having just had Goose Island BCS Coffee I...
Two Brothers Northwind Imperial Stout
Two Brothers Brewing Company. A local gem here in Chicago’s west suburbs bringing us favorites like Domain DuPage, Resistance IPA, Bitter End Pale Ale, and a host of others. I enjoyed their Red Eye Coffee Porter, and was excited to drink their North Wind...
Left Hand Barrel-Aged Wake Up Dead Russian Imperial Stout
Michael: Recently, I’ve been swept up in the tide of beer lovers seeking anything ‘barrel-aged.’ Admittedly, I was suckered into this one when my beer-of-the-week email from my local liquor store. Coming straight out of the 22 ounce bottle into my snifter, it seemed,...