Imperial Stout
Nøgne Ø

Imperial StoutImperial Stout
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From:
Nøgne Ø
 
Norway
Style:
Russian Imperial Stout
Ranked #266
ABV:
9%
Score:
92
Ranked #5,017
Avg:
4.13 | pDev: 9.44%
Reviews:
531
Ratings:
929
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 29, 2024
Added:
Feb 08, 2006
Wants:
  67
Gots:
  89
23°P,75 IBU.

Ingredients: Maris Otter, Munich, roasted barley, oat, black, and chocolate malt; Columbus and Crystal hops; English ale yeast, and our local Grimstad water.
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Rated: 3.83 by Supper1

Jan 29, 2024
 
Rated: 4.02 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Dec 17, 2023
 
Rated: 3.66 by travolta from California

Nov 07, 2023
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Reviewed by dbl_delta from Pennsylvania

3.92/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Growler into pint glass. Pours an opaque black with a brief tan head. No lacing. Initial impression is chocolate, dark fruits, molasses, and a hint of oak char. Mouthfeel is thick and smooth. Finish fades to a slight sweetness. Overall, a very enjoyable RIS but not best in class.
Oct 14, 2023
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Reviewed by BJB13 from Maryland

4.34/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
500 ml bottle poured into a shaker style pint glass.
Best by: 7/27/25

L: Fairly clear dark brown, blacks out the glass, leaves an oily residue and spots of foam on the glass, 2 finger ruddy-brown head with good retention.
S: Somewhat subdued nose, mineral notes to open then malty milk chocolate, light roast, notes of fruity esters.
T: Malty and strong, milk and dark chocolate, light roast, only hints of char, nutty, earthy hops, some light mineral character.
F: Medium-full body, smooth and creamy viscosity, low carbonation.
O: Less sharp char than most examples of the style I've had, very good stout.
Aug 30, 2023
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Reviewed by Ushouldbeworkinh from England

4.01/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Deep dark black colour. Tan head. Smell and taste are nice standard russian Imperial stout. Mouthfeel is a bit fizzy for me, gives it a lighter feel when i want something thicker, even at 9%>
Aug 19, 2023
 
Rated: 3.81 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Aug 14, 2023
 
Rated: 4.25 by KatieGregBeers from New Mexico

Jul 08, 2023
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Reviewed by SpaceCamp from Virginia

4.15/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
L: Pours a deep, dark brown that forms a thin mocha head, about 1cm deep. Head dissipates fairly quickly with minimal lacing, but a decent cloudy retention on top. When held to the light, the beer has an exceedingly dark brown hue and is utterly opaque.

S: Roasted malts, chocolate, burnt sugar, faint coffee.

T: Coffee, roasted malts, dark fruit, brown sugar, chocolate. Leather and wood, and a little smokey towards the end. Good taste.

F: Medium-to-full body, practically no carbonation. Moderately creamy, but not excessive. Velvety towards the end.

O: This a great imperial stout, bitter and not especially complex. Very much enjoyable and drinkable; not an excessively high ABV.
Mar 10, 2023
 
Rated: 3.99 by Slyde180 from Texas

Jan 22, 2023
 
Rated: 4.19 by caffeinelogic from New York

Dec 20, 2022
 
Rated: 4.15 by tux_alin from Romania

Oct 12, 2022
 
Rated: 3.78 by brandoneast from Texas

Sep 17, 2022
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Reviewed by Bass-n-beerman from Nebraska

4.18/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
an interesting stout, thanks again to my bud Austin at the big beer store in Omaha, super dark, good body, complex but smooth, rich, very good drinkability, I like it, not sweet, but not bitter either
Sep 02, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by altrio

Aug 31, 2022
 
Rated: 4.29 by petrusek23 from Ohio

Jul 12, 2022
 
Rated: 4.16 by Boone757 from Virginia

Jul 08, 2022
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Reviewed by cheeseheadinMinneapolis from Wisconsin

4.12/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
500ml bottle, date codes: 27.05.25, 17.08.21, 2468
Look: nice looking beer, black body that doesn't let any light thru, nice medium brown head that leaves some lacing.
Smell: chocolate, dark fruit, roast, brown sugar
Taste: follows the nose, plus a hint of red wine, cherry wood, and maybe coffee. Smooth. Not really all that bitter. Has some sweet notes to it. ABV is well hidden. Not harsh in anyway
Feel: good, not thin, low carbonation

A solid beer, I like it, 4.10/5
Jun 06, 2022
 
Rated: 4.37 by StanleysCup from Maryland

Apr 28, 2022
 
Rated: 4.35 by steverx8 from England

Jan 14, 2022
Imperial Stout from Nøgne Ø
Beer rating: 92 out of 100 with 929 ratings