Imperial Stout
Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.

Imperial StoutImperial Stout
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From:
Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.
 
New Hampshire, United States
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
Ranked #441
ABV:
9%
Score:
85
Ranked #20,104
Avg:
3.79 | pDev: 14.51%
Reviews:
45
Ratings:
103
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 05, 2023
Added:
Mar 10, 2008
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  13
Our version of this classic export ale. We started with copious amounts of 2-row malt as well as imported roast, chocolate and black malts. Our hop bill of Chinook, Williamette and EK Goldings was also increased this year. With these changes, we anticipate an extended period of maturation and a longer window of peak flavor in the cellar. Look for this when we have the shortest daylight of the year!
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Ratings by tekstr1der:
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Reviewed by tekstr1der from New Hampshire

3.97/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours dark, near black with quickly disappearing tan head leaving it naked on top. At least this allows the rich roasted aroma to come through in force. Flavor has some nice roast with hints of chocolate up front, and a very smooth mouthfeel, but is followed by a slightly astringent finish which detracts - it makes me take another sip, but for the wrong reason.
Dec 27, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.87 by QuintusHorace from California

Jul 05, 2023
 
Rated: 3.25 by LAM01833 from Massachusetts

Jul 31, 2022
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Rated by JohnMag

4.54/5  rDev +19.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Very drinkable. Not particularly complex, but a very solid Stout. I would get this one again.
Oct 24, 2021
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Reviewed by harrypowers from Massachusetts

3.92/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
I got a 4 pack of tallboys at the brewhouse in New Hampshire.

Pours a dark black with almost no head. Very little carbonation. Thick syrupy mouthfeel.

Tastes of chocolate and coffee. Light bitter hop finish.

I am hoping that this stout will age well.
Oct 17, 2019
 
Rated: 4.09 by Tcsox from Massachusetts

Apr 12, 2019
 
Rated: 4.02 by Mickt465 from New Hampshire

Mar 30, 2019
 
Rated: 3.98 by crobinso from Colorado

Sep 09, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by rjp217 from Massachusetts

May 28, 2018
 
Rated: 3.79 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

May 07, 2018
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Reviewed by Craig-er from New Hampshire

4.18/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Very nice Imperial from New Hampshire. Complex, rich, with lacing that sticks to the tulip glass forever. Coffee and chocolate flavors that linger on the pallette like a fine Burgundy wine from France. Overall, very impressed, well done.
Mar 24, 2018
 
Rated: 4.03 by TheEpeeist from Maryland

Feb 26, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by paulish from New York

Feb 19, 2018
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Reviewed by keithmurray from Connecticut

4/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance - dark brown, almost black body with tan head

Smell - molasses, black licorice, coffee, dark chocolate

Taste - roasted malts, black licorice, dark chocolate, molasses

Mouthfeel - medium bodied, medium plus carbonation, molasses upfront, a bit of bitterness / roast on the back end

Overall - decent version of an RIS here. Leans more molasses forward, but good beer

Price point - $3.50/16 oz can
Dec 03, 2017
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Reviewed by Billolick from New York

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Tall can...12/07/16 stamped on the bottom.

The pour here is very dark and stout like, dark mocha cap, resolves to a thicker film. extensive sheeting and strands of thicker lacing.

Black coffee and dark chocolate on the nose.

Super smooth and dangerously easy drinking.

Big, bold, complex, tasty and highly worthy brew....more big and meaty notes of dark coffee and dark chocolate....delicious and well worth seeking out...go get some..very hi quality Impy stout in a can...
Mar 01, 2017
 
Rated: 4.88 by dpgoblejr from New Hampshire

Feb 23, 2017
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Reviewed by mmorris15 from Maine

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
L: Pours a pitch black, with a cinnamon brown head.
S: Dark malts galore. Dark chocolate, coffee, dark fruits, piney hops.
T: Tons of bittersweet chocolate, coffee, caramel, and a slightly bitter pine finish.
F: Slightly viscous, fairly chewy.
O: This is a really well done RIS. Glad to be seeing some of these guys' stuff in cans around here.
Jan 29, 2017
 
Rated: 4.04 by JakerLou from New Hampshire

Jan 28, 2017
 
Rated: 4.11 by jzeilinger from Pennsylvania

Jan 14, 2017
 
Rated: 3.87 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Jan 14, 2017
Imperial Stout from Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 103 ratings