Reviewed By: Herr Rick (Back on 11/01/09)Style: Russian Imperial Stout
State/Country: Massachusetts
ABV: 9.2%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle
Look: 10
Opaque black with a dark brown head, which dissipates quickly. Very nice lacing!
Smell: 9
Caramel, molasses, chocolate, coffee, toffee and a bit of smoke
Taste: 10
Up Front: Booze, toffee, coffee and chocolate. Finish: Smooth, with a huge amount of toffee that lingers to the very end, and little smoke.
Mouthfeel: 9
Low carbonation, with an very rich almost oily texture. Alcohol bite is noticeable, but should mellow with age
Drinkability: 9
Very drinkable and complex, with a super rich taste that goes on forever!
Overall Score: 9.4
Value: 9
Cost/12 oz serving: $2.68. A ton of flavor for a decent price!
Overall Impression:
Samual Adams has created an excellent Russian Imperial Stout. It's one of my favorite Imperial Stouts not aged in a barrel. I just LOVE toffee!!! This one should age very well. Highly recommended!!! This one is not for the meek though.
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