Mutually Assured Destruction (M.A.D.) Russian Imperial Stout
Thimble Island Brewing Company

Mutually Assured Destruction (M.A.D.) Russian Imperial StoutMutually Assured Destruction (M.A.D.) Russian Imperial Stout
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From:
Thimble Island Brewing Company
 
Connecticut, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
Ranked #228
ABV:
11%
Score:
92
Ranked #4,778
Avg:
4.16 | pDev: 10.1%
Reviews:
18
Ratings:
92
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 31, 2024
Added:
Jan 24, 2014
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  29
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Ratings by NeoClassicist:
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Rated by NeoClassicist from New York

4.28/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Feb 05, 2016
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Rated: 4.31 by mushycake from Connecticut

Jan 31, 2024
 
Rated: 3.84 by jaxon53 from Connecticut

Feb 01, 2022
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

3.65/5  rDev -12.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5
A; opaque; very dark brown - almost black in color; 1 finger medium brown head that receded to a wispy cap; very little lacing;

S: deeply roasted grain and bittersweet chocolate; a little dark fruit as well;

T: deeply roasted grain and bittersweet chocolate for a moment, then dark fruit comes in and increases through the finish; by the end, it's all dark fruit; mild to moderate bitterness at the end;

M: medium to full bodied; moderate carbonation; dry finish;

O: there's something about the flavor that i don't like;
Apr 20, 2020
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Reviewed by woodchipper from Connecticut

4.03/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured at room temp from an undated, 12oz bottle to a diagonally cut tumbler.
Dark black body with a hint of brown at the edges if you hold the glass to the light. Lacing is nice, but the tan head fizzles before your eyes within half a minute of the pour. It actually effervesces during this period, like a soda or antacid.
Aroma is of molasses, booze, roasted malt and the results of Maillard reactions.
Taste is musty but sweet and sticky. This one goes to 11 (ABV) and you can sense it well enough.
That effervescence appears again with each sip, but in a way its welcome due to the stickiness. On the other hand it makes it so you can only really taste the beer after the fuzz fades. Maybe if my sample came from the Fridge this would not be so prominent, but neither would the flavors.
Overall, points off for the head, smell is great, bubbliness may be my fault (temp) --- Decent, would not refuse one in the future.
Apr 05, 2020
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Rated by tradershmulie from Connecticut

4.11/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Very good RIS. Simple, not too sweet, not too bitter. ABV very well hidden. A bit thin, but not in a bad way. Worth having.
Jun 21, 2019
 
Rated: 3.8 by SavageAdventure from Connecticut

Apr 11, 2019
 
Rated: 2.26 by xos from New York

Dec 28, 2018
 
Rated: 3.58 by Dc1215 from Connecticut

Jun 07, 2018
 
Rated: 4.19 by DMC43 from Connecticut

May 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.92 by liquorpig from Massachusetts

Mar 04, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by jschott75 from Illinois

Mar 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by fthegiants from California

Feb 13, 2018
 
Rated: 3.62 by mltobin from Connecticut

May 18, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by grahuba from Connecticut

May 10, 2017
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Reviewed by TheManiacalOne from Rhode Island

4.09/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12oz bottle that is over 2 years-old into a tulip glass.

A: The beer is a deep dark brown color with a thin off-white head that fades quickly and leaves a thin lace on the glass.

S: The aroma contains chocolate, roasted malts, licorice and molasses.

T: The taste starts out sweet with flavors of chocolate, molasses and licorice. Then a hearty roasted malt character comes in. The hops presence is very mild as expected but brings a good balance. The after-taste is slightly sweet.

M: Crisp and very smooth, medium-to-heavy body, light-to-medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.

O: Tasty, goes down dangerously easy, slightly filling, strong but well-disguised kick, very good representation of style, this is a nice big stout to drink for a long time.
Mar 15, 2017
 
Rated: 4.5 by mpmcguire11 from Rhode Island

Jan 14, 2017
 
Rated: 4.33 by bdiiorio from Connecticut

Jan 13, 2017
 
Rated: 4.49 by Bwell9 from New York

Jan 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3.98 by h4ger from Connecticut

Jan 02, 2017
Mutually Assured Destruction (M.A.D.) Russian Imperial Stout from Thimble Island Brewing Company
Beer rating: 92 out of 100 with 92 ratings