Alexander's Russian Imperial Stout
Barley's Brewing Company

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From:
Barley's Brewing Company
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
8%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.06 | pDev: 10.34%
Reviews:
33
Ratings:
74
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 30, 2019
Added:
Jun 16, 2002
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by zonker17:
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Rated by zonker17 from Texas

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

Feb 08, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3 by vrbulldog22 from Ohio

Dec 30, 2019
 
Rated: 4.25 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

Jul 13, 2018
 
Rated: 4.05 by Coho11 from Ohio

Jun 24, 2017
 
Rated: 4.04 by Stinger80OH from Ohio

Apr 26, 2017
 
Rated: 4.17 by Ctb6582 from Maryland

Nov 02, 2016
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Reviewed by WoodBrew from Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Barley's Russian Imperial Stout is Goooooood. It poured an opaque black with ecru head that left a spotty lace. The scent was sweet with roast. The taste had caramel roast base with hints of chocolate. The Mouthfeel was fuller in body with smooth carbonation. Overall this beer was excellent.
Jul 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.99 by dlin0sbb from Ohio

May 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by gbw5009 from Massachusetts

Dec 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by buzzy from Pennsylvania

Nov 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.53 by Cook244 from Ohio

Aug 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4.31 by jminch from Ohio

Apr 10, 2015
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Reviewed by 17acresoforganichops from Ohio

5/5  rDev +23.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Yeah, that's right, I gave this brew a perfect score.
I've been in 15 countries, had beers from several more as imports, and have measured every single one against Barley's Alexander's Russian Imperial Stout over the last 16 years. The truth is this particular brew was what I was looking for for years before I found it.
What does it compare to? Your first love.
Now, the high street location usually has a more robust finish than the Riverside Drive batches, but I'll bet I'm one of only a handful that would even notice. I prefer the High street version but the truth is either hits all the right spots....so I just pretend I'm dating twins and don't notice.
Years ago I would turn friends on to this brew bit I quit doing that because it seemed to not be as available after I gave away a few growlers to friends and I think I made some competition...so, coming from a palate that can discern Osetra, Sevruga, or Beluga, an eye that has found diamonds in Ohio waterways, this lone brew has been more satisfying than marriage.
Feb 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.35 by misternebbie from Pennsylvania

Feb 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by shadwow13 from Ohio

Jan 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by Lynn from Ohio

Dec 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.2 by DrJGR629 from Ohio

Nov 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by ScottJWing from Ohio

Nov 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by spycow from Illinois

Sep 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by bschinelli from Illinois

Jul 19, 2014
Alexander's Russian Imperial Stout from Barley's Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 74 ratings