20 Apr 2009

North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout

Author: Escape To Beer | Filed under: Beer Reviews

Name: Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout

Brewery: North Coast Brewing Co

Overall Rating: B +

Style: Russian Imperial Stout

Serving Style: 12 oz Bottle

ABV: 9 %

IBU: 75

Price: $ 6.99 / 4 pack

Aroma: Dark malt, some dark fruits like raisins and berries.  Pretty nice bouquet over all.

Appearance: Dark and complete solid color.  Can’t see through it at all.  Good head when it was first poured and visible lacing once I started drinking it.

Flavor: Strong taste of dark chocolate.  Coffee comes through as well.  Slight hop taste can be sensed near the end.

Mouthfeel: Smooth feel and light body.  Some chewiness too.

Enjoyability: I enjoyed this one, it was good over all.  Not sure about a repeat but may be, I wouldn’t count it out.

Another take: North Coast Brewing Beer Rater

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3 Responses to “North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout”

  1. Sigaro Says:

    Nice review. I had one of these on Friday actually. It was lacking the deeply rich malt character that some of my favorite RIS have, but it was still tasty.

  2. Gile Says:

    This is actually the first RIS I have ever had! Was big on the ABV on the taste buds. It was handy at the local Vons!

  3. Echotraveler Says:

    I love this beer, cant say i’ve had many RIS, but this is my favourite stout right now. Im in Puerto Rico and the 4 pack is 12.00…i wish this was 7.00!

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