Imperial Russian Belgo Stout
Stone Brewing

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From:
Stone Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
ABV:
10.5%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.7 | pDev: 18.38%
Reviews:
16
Ratings:
51
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 13, 2022
Added:
Oct 06, 2010
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  20
This draft-only offering was Stone 2010 IRS with Belgian yeast. It is NOT the same beer as the Stone Belgo Anise IRS released in 2011, as this version did not contain oak chips or anise.

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Ratings by cpetrone84:
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Reviewed by cpetrone84 from Pennsylvania

3.55/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Had on tap at the Stone Total Tap Takeover in Baltimore

A-jet black color with a dark tan colored head.

S-fruity belgian yeast with notes of lemon pepper, hints of windex with sprinkles of chocolate.

T-more lemon pepper spicy yeast in the flavor than the nose, roasted malts make an appearance with some dark fruity sweetness and a light note of stale coffee and bitterness.

M-this has a medium body with a creamy feel, a little messy towards the back with a moderate carbonation and a crisp semi-dry finish.

D-balanced and different with a fruity sweetness and nice spice to it. interesting beer and very different, not mind blowing and a lighter body that I would like but good.
Jan 21, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Oct 13, 2022
 
Rated: 4.25 by sharkboy from California

Aug 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Aug 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by BigV from California

Jul 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by LakerLeith from California

Jun 29, 2014
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Reviewed by seedyone from New York

4.6/5  rDev +24.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
11/14/12 On tap. I'm usually skeptical of Stone's stuff, they seem to be hop happy. As a big Imperial stout kind of guy, but this really hit the spot. Wonderfully smooth. Not too sweet. Perfect body. I think I'm in love. Makes me wonder if they got this so right, why we disagree on so much of the rest?
Jun 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Skunkdrool from California

Feb 22, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by mattboyer182 from Indiana

Jan 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Kelp from New Hampshire

Nov 30, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by Jgrody from California

Sep 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by moonknight31 from California

Jul 24, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by xmorgan from California

Jul 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by dmsohyea from California

Jul 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by nickfl from Florida

May 18, 2013
 
Rated: 2 by Zbeetleman from California

May 15, 2013
 
Rated: 2.25 by DarthKostrizer from California

May 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by cadaugherty from Illinois

May 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by t0rin0 from California

Feb 25, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by AgentZero from Illinois

Nov 27, 2012
Imperial Russian Belgo Stout from Stone Brewing
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 51 ratings