Revolution
Propeller Brewing Co

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From:
Propeller Brewing Co
 
Nova Scotia, Canada
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
Ranked #394
ABV:
8%
Score:
89
Ranked #11,873
Avg:
3.98 | pDev: 8.29%
Reviews:
65
Ratings:
107
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 05, 2022
Added:
Jan 19, 2007
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  14
This beer was born for greatness. Sent by English brewers via the Baltic Sea to the court of the Czars, Russian Imperial Stout was brewed to very high gravities and allowed to ferment on the long voyage. The result? A dark, strong and bracing brew.

Propeller's version weighs in at a whopping eight percent alcohol content, with a deep, rich, black colour. The taste of alcohol is well masked by the intense hop bitterness, extreme roasted malt and dark fruit notes.

Propeller Brewing Company has brewed and bottled this unfiltered ale each year since 2006, making Propeller the extreme brewing pioneers of Nova Scotia. This seasonal offering is only available at the Propeller Cold Beer Store on Gottingen Street, and select private retailers in Halifax.

Russian Imperial Stout - imbibed by Peter, adored by Catherine and now reclaimed by you, the People. Za Vas!

60 IBU
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Ratings by souvenirs:
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Reviewed by souvenirs from Canada (BC)

4.28/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
A: As black as black coffee, with just a few millimetres of tan head.
S: Very appealing. Molasses and burnt sugar.
T: Coffee, dark cocoa. Rich.
F: Velvety.
Aug 07, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.34 by polloenfuego from Canada (NB)

May 05, 2022
 
Rated: 3.89 by JoshuaCCampbell from Canada (NS)

Feb 06, 2017
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Reviewed by Grogsky from Canada ()

4.55/5  rDev +14.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Aged this for 10 months. Was not disappointed. Highly recommend aging this beer. Fantastic chocolate notes, nice head that lasted throughout the beer. I'm not an imperial stout lover, but this beer has changed my attitudes.
Nov 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.51 by Coronaeus from Canada (ON)

Aug 31, 2016
 
Rated: 3.97 by jfreeze from Canada (NB)

Jun 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Powers30 from Canada (NB)

May 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.72 by Cris4545 from Indiana

Feb 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.46 by Tmappin from Canada (NS)

Sep 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4.28 by TheRiot from Canada (NB)

May 10, 2015
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Reviewed by PorterPro125 from Canada (NB)

4.07/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Serving Type: 500 mL Bottle

A- Black and opaque. Beautiful tan 1 1/2 finger head that has pretty good retention. Lots of lacing

S- Deep roasty malt and dark chocolate. Absolutely perfect in terms of a stout.

T- Roasted malts, chocolate, and a coffee-like aftertaste

M- Heavy yet silky Body (Yup! It's an Imperial Stout LOL) and medium-low carbonation.

O- Easily the best stout I've ever had. Perfect combination of smoky/roasty malts, chocolate, and an incredibly smooth body.
Apr 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.96 by mylespetro from Canada (NS)

Mar 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by graybayou from Canada (AB)

Mar 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.98 by wethorseblanket from California

Feb 27, 2015
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Reviewed by byronic from Canada (ON)

3.5/5  rDev -12.1%
Thanks to CaptainMurphy for this one!

Pours black and leaves a nice thick collar in a snifter glass. Definite presence of chocolate and roasted malts in the nose. Interesting blend of malts, coffee and chocolate with a hint of smoke. The finish is on the bitter side with a strong presence of coffee and dark chocolate. Very little carbonation with a rich creamy texture. Simple yet quite drinkable.
Dec 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.81 by SchoonerNS

Nov 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by KeKeKumba from Canada (ON)

Nov 01, 2014
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Reviewed by DaveBar from Canada (ON)

4.31/5  rDev +8.3%
Got on a trade from Curtis. Thx Curtis! Served at 8deg C in a tulip

A- 4.5- WOW this is dark. BLACK. Pours a nice head that is gone in no time

S- 4.0- Nice roasted malt and chocolate

T- 4.25- Nice RIS. Very roasted and chocolaty. Super rich palate. Coffee. Yum

M- 4.25- Yup it's thick! LOL nice RIS

O- 4.31- This is a winner. Wish I had more.

Food Pairing

This wonderful RIS went well with..... Beef Stew heavy on the root vegetables.

Enjoy!!
Oct 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by BRYeleJR from Massachusetts

Sep 09, 2014
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Reviewed by johnnnniee from New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%
Bottle from the Liquor Store on PEI
Pours a solid black color with a huge frothy tan head that persists forever. Vinous chocolate fudge and caramel maltiness dominate the aroma. Light earthy floral round out the nose. The flavor is rich thick chocolate caramel and roast with quite a vinous fruity edge to it. Light smoke and earth round us out nicely. Medium body with a light level of carbonation and a rich creamy ashy mouthfeel. Wow thats a pretty nice stout right there! Reminds me a lot of Bell's Expedition, I really enjoyed this.
Aug 16, 2014
Revolution from Propeller Brewing Co
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 107 ratings