Old Rasputin XV Anniversary Barrel Aged Stout
North Coast Brewing Co.

Old Rasputin XV Anniversary Barrel Aged StoutOld Rasputin XV Anniversary Barrel Aged Stout
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From:
North Coast Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
11.9%
Score:
96
Avg:
4.33 | pDev: 9.24%
Reviews:
110
Ratings:
985
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 22, 2023
Added:
Dec 05, 2012
Wants:
  128
Gots:
  335
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Ratings by lordofthewiens:
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Reviewed by lordofthewiens from New Mexico

4.49/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
In a tulip glass the beer was black in color with a medium-sized tan head. There was a smattering of lace.

Wonderful aroma. Both dark and sweet chocolate, coffee. A little vanilla. A lot of booze.

The taste personified the aroma. Sweet chocolate/cocoa, dark chocolate. Bitter coffee. Big booze.

This was a full-bodied beer meant to be sipped. The alcohol is right there, but in a complimentary way.

I loved this beer!
Jul 01, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.25 by kkazemi from North Carolina

May 22, 2023
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Reviewed by schoolboy from Ohio

4.29/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
I just had the same brew aged in rye, and now the bourbon (both xxiii). Damn, I like both. The rye smelled amazingly boozy, this smells amazingly like bourbon. The taste of this is slightly better as the aftertaste (cleaner). I think I like the rye better for uniqueness.

This looks like a quality brew, with loads of head and fizz, very, very fine. The aroma is wonderful. The taste ..., OK, this brew is just traspotive. Man it's good.

Highly recommended. I have one of each in my aging bin, but I think I will drink them sooner than later. Get these whenever you can find them!
May 24, 2021
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Reviewed by BKotch from Texas

4.21/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Definitely better preserved than the XIV. Impressive. Good aroma and flavor. A little lacking on mouthfeel (carbonation, mainly), but overall, very worthy.
Jul 12, 2020
 
Rated: 4.4 by Boccu from New York

Feb 13, 2020
 
Rated: 4.15 by SadMachine from New Jersey

Nov 30, 2019
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Reviewed by RyanK252 from California

4.02/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle poured into a snifter

A: Pours dark brown nearly black with a frothy rick khaki head that settles to a light layer and laces nicely.

S: Pretty rich umami notes to start, roasty malt, dark chocolate, nice barrel presence, bourbon and a little oak, rounded out with toffee sweetness.

T: Opens with a little umami, then the barrel comes out, bourbon, a little oak, roasty malt, dark chocolate, a hint of coffee, a bit of spice, and some toffee sweetness.

M: Medium to full body, moderately soft carbonation, and some light alcohol warmth.

O: Shared this with a buddy. It's good but I'm not totally blown away, especially given the price point. Age didn't totally smooth it out and bring everything together, nor did it really improve on the original beer. Wouldn't mind trying it again without the age on it. Might be one of those barrel aged beers that's at peak when it's released.
Aug 07, 2019
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Reviewed by Bruno74200 from France

4.37/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pitch black. Nice beige lacing
Bourbon upfront in the nose, coffee, cacao
The taste is like an old quadrupel with dates, dark chocolate, chewy, nuts, good complexity
A bit thin but still a sipper
Jun 05, 2019
 
Rated: 4.5 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

May 01, 2019
 
Rated: 4.21 by jdell15 from Arkansas

Mar 08, 2019
 
Rated: 4.25 by brittanylicious from Indiana

Aug 15, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by heysuz from Indiana

Jul 29, 2018
 
Rated: 4.27 by Gkruszewski from New York

Mar 03, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by imperialking from Illinois

Dec 24, 2017
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Reviewed by SD-Alefan from South Dakota

4.74/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Pours pure black with a slight skiff of tan head, still well carbonated.
The aroma is loaded with dark chocolate, roasted coffee, dark fruit and a touch of vanilla and leather.
The taste is incredibly smooth. Rich, deep dark chocolate, vanilla, oak, a hint of leather. Dark fruit near the finish with a walnut-like drying close.
Mouthfeel is creamy, smooth and even a bit bubbly.
Outstanding!
Nov 11, 2017
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Reviewed by macrosmatic from Florida

3.94/5  rDev -9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Reviewed from (long-standing) notes. Poured from the bottle (I didn't note the size) into a Russian River tulip glass.

A: Very dark brown - nearly black. Opaque, with a fairly thin tan head and low level of visible carbonation.

S: Bourbon, oak, and vanilla. Notes of chocolate, roasted malts, and old rich leather. Nice.

T: Bourbon, chocolate, and vanilla hits up front. Oak dryness, with some drying bitterness from the roasted malts. Some dry tobacco as well. There's a sweetness from the bourbon, but it's completely outlasted by all the bitter and dry flavors in the hang.

M: Body seems a bit on the thin side for a RIS, but I wouldn’t call it watery. Average carbonation for style and the alcohol flavors fit nicely into the rest of the beer.

O: I felt like this was good, but I'm a little let down given the reputation and the cost of the bottle.
Oct 08, 2017
 
Rated: 4.69 by travelguy from Ohio

Jun 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.75 by bshefftz from California

Apr 27, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Feb 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4.08 by Pletser from Belgium

Dec 17, 2016
Old Rasputin XV Anniversary Barrel Aged Stout from North Coast Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 96 out of 100 with 985 ratings