Vittles:
Russian Imperial Stout
8% abv
Score:
Appearance: 8/10
Aroma: 21/25
Taste: 34/40
Mouthfeel: 8/10
Style: 4/5
Drinkability: 8/10
Overall: 83/100
Impression:
The aroma is dominated by roasty malt notes, some coffee, chocolate, and a touch of smokiness. The coffee and chocolate are a little weak on the tongue -- I was expecting more of a bold, robust flavor. However, I was a little surprised to taste a hint of dark fruits in the background, so that was a nice surprise. The hops are subtle, and they add some interesting herbal, woody, and earthy notes that make the flavors a bit more complex. It finishes fairly dry with a lingering bitter coffee aftertaste. Decent overall, but not quite as good as their other beers.
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