Russian Imperial Stout
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
9%abv
Named after the 2003 blackout that left the northeast United
States in the dark and I remember being at my place up north Michigan waiting
for my family and friends to show up and could not figure out way they were all
running late and I could not get ahold of anybody by phone. I have no TV at my summer place so; I did not
know what was going on. We had power and
the lower part of Michigan did not. I
remember the strange feeling I had when nobodies phone worked.
Appearance: black as midnight in Grindstone City with a full
one finger tan head
Aroma: medium roasted coffee, smoky and not much else. I even gave it to my bloodhound wife and she
came up with the same thing.
Flavors: roasted barley, medium-full roasted coffee with
some 70% dark chocolate, medium roasted coffee beans, and wow … watch out for
the 9% abv for I don’t notice any alcohol and this is smooth to drink
Mouthfeel: smooth, semi-creamy, thick oily feel, low
carbonation, light-moderate bitterness,
My Strength Rating: 6 – I think that is low for a Russian
Stout but, this is just smooth
To the Point: you want a smooth and elegant Russian Stout
this is it. I’ll call it good to very
good for an Imperial Russian Stout style.
I would expect a bolder coffee and chocolate with a bite from the
alcohol; without going overboard. Plus
points for this stout for its elegant style.
I am looking forward to having a quality cigar with this
stout.
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