D.O.R.I.S. The Destroyer
Hoppin' Frog Brewery

D.O.R.I.S. The DestroyerD.O.R.I.S. The Destroyer
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From:
Hoppin' Frog Brewery
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
Ranked #161
ABV:
10.5%
Score:
94
Ranked #2,517
Avg:
4.22 | pDev: 9%
Reviews:
467
Ratings:
1,382
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 02, 2023
Added:
Mar 26, 2010
Wants:
  181
Gots:
  411
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Rated: 4.44 by sentrytec from Pennsylvania

Nov 02, 2023
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Reviewed by xwarpedx from New York

4.58/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Dark, full bodied yet not too heavy, goes down smooth with a hidden abv that has no burn whatsoever! Dark chocolate notes with not much coffee from I could taste, but went down smoothly and so tasty, I am never disappointed by Hoppin’ Frog’s beers!
Jul 07, 2023
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Reviewed by kitch from Hong Kong

3.95/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
A 22 fl. oz. bomber with no clear bottled on or best before date. Poured into a snifter glass.

Appearance: Dark brown to black in colour with pretty much no head and only sparse lacing.

Aroma: Roasty, chocolate, coffee, with some dark berries, and charred notes.

Taste: As you’d expect from the aroma, roasty, chocolate, coffee, molasses, charred oak, and light notes of dark fruit.

Mouthfeel: Smooth, full bodied, with soft carbonation.

Overall: A smooth sipper, but the charred notes were a little too distracting for me.
Feb 14, 2023
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

4/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bomber at my brother's. Black, silky pour, ring of brown around. Aroma is roasty, sweet and boozy. Tasteroasty, sweet. continues with sweet notes, perhaps a bit too sweet. Booziness continues into the taste, sweet, chocolate.
Feb 10, 2023
 
Rated: 4.21 by joran from Kansas

Dec 24, 2022
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Reviewed by misteil from Ireland

4.21/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
this is a real nice russian imperial stout, and it manages to be big and bold and meaty will also having a soft sweeter side to it, there’s a sweet and smokey charred wood and kind of flavour to it that’s really quite nice, standard big meaty unami malt flavour, black bread, dark chocolate, treacle, liquorice, raisin, eucalyptus, caramel, tobacco, bourbon, high bitterness on the finish, full bodied with low to medium carbonation, this is a real nice beer, massive yet not overwhelming, and very fun
Oct 15, 2022
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Reviewed by DarkLordScott from Wisconsin

3.27/5  rDev -22.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Pours black with a modest, soft two finger head. Aroma is earthy, dark and woody. Taste is burnt, bitter, charcoal and a deeply roasted profile. There is a small hint of chocolate, though quite shy. The brew is moderate in body, low in carbonation and hides its' ABV well.
Oct 06, 2022
 
Rated: 4.14 by socon67 from New York

Jul 13, 2022
 
Rated: 4.23 by smithj4 from New York

May 22, 2022
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Reviewed by DoctorZombies from Florida

3.75/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
No canned date, BB date Dec 3, 2024. Poured at 58°. Fast fizzy dark tan head; no cap retention, ring nor lace; no legs. Nose is burnt wood and earthy hops. Entry is very strong burnt wood/chicory; bitter roast; bitter earthy hops; a little chocolate hiding underneath. Medium light body; thin silk feel; moderate minus carbonation; no warmth from 10.5% abv; very dry finish. Overall, too thin, too bitter, too hoppy, too dry…in short, too much and unbalanced; not an enjoyable RIS for me.
May 12, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by wisrarebeer from Wisconsin

Dec 23, 2021
 
Rated: 4.24 by Blogjackets from Ohio

Dec 22, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by Resistance88 from California

Oct 14, 2021
 
Rated: 2.38 by CopperMtnPlowboy from Ohio

Sep 05, 2021
 
Rated: 4.6 by mishi_d from Romania

Jun 13, 2021
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.84/5  rDev -9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Shared 650 ml bottle at local tasting. Black colour, low brown head. Roasty and boozy aroma, notes of molasses, hints of oak. Rich flavour, balanced roasty notes, some molasses sweetness but not too much. Good stuff.
May 14, 2021
 
Rated: 4.34 by cd34 from Illinois

Apr 28, 2021
 
Rated: 4.37 by travelguy from Ohio

Feb 20, 2021
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Reviewed by tradershmulie from Connecticut

4.37/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
22 oz bottle. Had this a few weeks after BORIS.

Beautiful color and head. Super dark brown with rich colored head.

Nice aroma - slightly sweet, hints of the flavor to come.

Very delicious - excellent blend of sweet and very slightly bitter. Rich full mouthfeel.

Overall a very fine beer. A bit pricey, there are others just as good, or better, but still excellent.
Feb 01, 2021
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Reviewed by Coronaeus from Canada (ON)

4.04/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Pours a near black with a very dark brown tight head that dissipates to nothing after several minutes.

Cold, this was woody smelling, with leather a hint of licorice. As it warmed, milk chocolate and vanilla joined the party. The woody aroma lingered

Again, a dry, woody note pops out on the tongue. Licorice follows with a bitter cold coffee note following. A little vanilla to finish.

Medium to light body.

This is very interesting. Not like any other RIS I’ve had. I like it.
Dec 28, 2020
D.O.R.I.S. The Destroyer from Hoppin' Frog Brewery
Beer rating: 94 out of 100 with 1382 ratings