Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout | North Coast Brewing Co.

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This is an excellent beer that pours dark and kicks up a lovely tan head. The flavor is fantastic, and I could really taste the darker malts -- but without the overwhelming bitterness and over-the-top burnt coffee profile that haunts other Russian Imperials.

There is some sweetness to found here, as well as some bittersweet chocolate and roasty/toasty elements. This full, rich beer is complemented by a very good mouthfeel. The nearly 9% ABV is expertly concealed by serious depth of flavor. Old Rasputin is a great brew at a great price. I will pay this one a visit again soon.

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4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%