Yarpivo Strong (Krepkoye)
Baltika Breweries

Yarpivo Strong (Krepkoye)Yarpivo Strong (Krepkoye)
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From:
Baltika Breweries
 
Russia
Style:
European Strong Lager
ABV:
7.2%
Score:
69
Avg:
2.67 | pDev: 25.47%
Reviews:
20
Ratings:
32
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 03, 2021
Added:
Feb 01, 2003
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Ratings by Brent:
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Reviewed by Brent from Kentucky

3.3/5  rDev +23.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
I believe this is the same beer as the abv is the same, although my bottle bore the designation "Extra." Poured an almost frighteningly luminous gold with nominal and short-lived head. A bit of sweetish malt in the aroma. Flavor was a fairly standard euro-lager profile, and a bit smoother than I would have expected. Some artificial sweetener at the finish, but not too bad. Alcohol hinted at harshness, but managed to fall back into line surprisingly well. An okay beer, but certainly beats the pants off any U.S. malt liquor, if one is so inclined.
Mar 07, 2006
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Rated: 2.58 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Nov 03, 2021
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Reviewed by Mister_Faucher from Washington

3.75/5  rDev +40.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
15oz can served in a nonic glass. BBD is 16/05/21.

Look- Clear golden color. Solid off white head that recedes fairly quickly to a thin cap of foam, lots of lacing. Very active carbonation streams visible.

Smell- bready malt and honey, red apple and pear, raisins and a bit of citrus and booze, floral/grassy notes.

Taste- Pear and red apple, lemony citrus, sweet malts and light booze, faint floral/grassy hops and light spice.

Feel- Medium/light bodied. Crisp with a sweet sticky finish, no hop bitterness. Medium/heavy carbonation on the tongue.

O- Nothing incredible but definitely the best offering that I've had from Baltika. Most likely because of it's freshness.
Aug 15, 2020
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Reviewed by metter98 from New York

2.67/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.75
A: The beer is crystal clear straw yellow in color and has a slight amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a short bright white head that quickly died down, leaving just a narrow collar around the edge of the glass.
S: Light to moderate aromas of corn are present in the nose along with hints of fusel alcohol.
T: The taste follows the smell and has flavors of corn and notes of alcohol.
M: It feels light-bodied and a bit watery on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is like having a lighter version of a malt liquor. It's not overly difficult to drink, but nothing really stands out about the smell or taste and the notes/hints of alcohol are not that appealing.

Serving type: can
Jul 14, 2019
 
Rated: 2.53 by smithj4 from New York

Jul 14, 2019
 
Rated: 3.33 by DanLane from Virginia

Dec 09, 2018
 
Rated: 3 by paulish from New York

Nov 06, 2018
 
Rated: 2.68 by KAF from Iowa

Mar 10, 2015
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Rated by vanderSchorpioen from Russian Federation

1/5  rDev -62.5%
This is the one of the most ugly beer in Russia, never try to buy this!! NEVER!
Dec 04, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by AlexAfonin from Russian Federation

Nov 03, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by wrightst from Maryland

Jun 08, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by Latarnik from New Jersey

May 27, 2014
 
Rated: 2.25 by Noelito76 from New York

Nov 19, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois

Aug 05, 2013
 
Rated: 2.5 by tclapper from Maine

Jan 14, 2012
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Reviewed by Erish from Illinois

2.12/5  rDev -20.6%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
I poured this 1 pt. .9 oz. bottle into a pilsner glass. Best by 03.06.11. I will review this beer again if somebody buys a fresh bottle for me...

A: pale golden color, thick head, good cap, good lacing.

S: corn, rice, grassy/herbal hop notes, a soapy note (yes, my glass is clean).

T: tastes like adjuncts and soap with a stale hop flavor. I'm betting that this tastes better when fresh, but I have to go with what I've got.

M: medium-bodied, watery texture, plentiful carbonation.

O: Looks good, but it is definitely not good.
May 03, 2011
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Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania

4.02/5  rDev +50.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
Yes, indeedydeed, a CAN! My bro, crossovert, let the cat out of the bag as to a EuroMarket here in the US that carries a LOT of Russkie, I mean Eastern European, beers and Kvass in CAN and other mediums.

Sorry, but as a retired US Navy sailor, we were inculcated from Day 1 about the Communist Menace. All I CAN tell you is, the AK-47 is a badass weapon and some of their women are drop-dead knockout gorgeous. Their beer sometimes comes on like a stiff shot of vodka. CAN we have a review today?!?

I am not strong like Russian bear on reading Cyrillic, but I CAN recognize "Krepkoye" or "Strong" when I see it on the label. That is the mark of the beginning of a good time. A friend on Facebook recently postulated, "What would the first four words be out of your mouth if you awoke and both of us were handcuffed together in a jail cell?" My response "Oh no, not again!" My incarcerations have always begun with Strong beer.

My pour created a little better than a finger of fluffy bone-white head with decent retention. Color was an oh-so-slightly hazy golden yellow. Nose had a clean lager-like sweetness, but with a slight fusel heat. Open the hatch, I'm taking the leap! Mouthfeel was initially honey-like, but then the heat began to kick in. Good thing I'm wearing a lap belt! Hey, when did I learn to drive? How did I get behind the wheel of this 1966 Mustang convertible? And who is the blonde in the passenger seat? Jesus! I may not be in Heaven, but I think that this is enabling me to see God! Mouthfeel was medium-to-full and so freakin' smooth that I feel the need to simultaneously slow down and mash the accelerator to the floorboard. What's that, honey? The windstream is messing up your beehive? Lemme back 'er down to a reasonable 80 per, vice 100. The sky is beautiful tonight and it's just after Noon. Dig the heavy lacing beginning to appear. Why don't you drive for a while? I'm going to take a nap. It's groovy, baby. Hey, hit the FM knob so I CAN listen to one of those way out SF DJs. Man, I'm flying like I had a pilot's license. No kidding, this was really lager smooth and even the heat began to subside after the third sip or so. I was reading James Ellroy earlier today - Sssssmmmmoooth! Dig? Finish resumed the heat, especially in the throat on the extreme finish, but by that time, I was long gone. Man, we're on our way to the Summer of Love and I may not be back any time soon. Gonna say Hi to Janis and Jimi. It's like magic.

Put some of this in your cooler when you're taking a trip, dig? It's like Colt 45 - works every time, baby!
Mar 06, 2011
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Reviewed by crossovert from Illinois

2.19/5  rDev -18%
look: 3 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
500 ml red can.

Pours a dark amber/gold.

Smell is of alcohol and sugar.

Taste is of paper, alcohol, walnuts, and sugar. It has a suprisingly low alcoholic burn though.

Despite the off taste and smell, it was quite smooth and easy to drink I thought, easily chuggable.

Not a great beer but strong for a Russian Malt Liquor.
Feb 03, 2011
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Reviewed by vandemonian from Maryland

3.02/5  rDev +13.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2
My bottle was labelled Yarpivo Extra Lager but I think it is the same as this Yarpivo Strong. The smell is quite nice; I got piney hops and maple syrup. The taste is weak but there is some piney hops. It doesn't really go anywhere and the aftertaste isn't great. Not a great beer, but not terrible either.
Nov 13, 2010
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Reviewed by BrewMaven from New York

2.48/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Yet another Russian beer to try...They're always a crapshoot :)

Pours a pale slightly hazy gold with a very minimal head. The remaining ring leaves some lace.

This has a yeasty earthy aroma..Seems a little foreboding.

Yup, the taste is what the smell hinted at..Grainy, oddly sweet and alcoholic with a metallic graunch at the finish..Not a pleasant tasting brew. Mouthfeel is slick and a little viscous and carbonation is light.

Not one I'll actively seek out again.
Sep 30, 2010
Yarpivo Strong (Krepkoye) from Baltika Breweries
Beer rating: 69 out of 100 with 32 ratings