Best Russian Imperial Stout?

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  1. ISmith87

    ISmith87 Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2011 Arizona

    I recently tried Stone's Espresso Imperial Russian Stout from this year and officially ruined the original for myself. The complexity and creaminess is so much better in the Espresso version. I'd say it's easily my favorite Imperial Stout now. What's your favorite Russian Imperial Stout?

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    #1 ISmith87, Aug 19, 2013
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  2. solo103

    solo103 Initiate (0) Apr 8, 2012 Florida

    Hunahpu and Abraxas just to name a few
     
    #2 solo103, Aug 19, 2013
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  3. Givemebeer

    Givemebeer Savant (1,219) Apr 6, 2013 Vermont

    Oh man, thats like choosing the best Victorias Secret model. They're all so great. Love the simple non barrel aged Old Rasputin but for barrel aged I gotta go BCBS
     
    #3 Givemebeer, Aug 19, 2013
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  4. MortalKombat14

    MortalKombat14 Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2012 Michigan

    Founders Imperial Stout and Dark Horse's Plead the 5th Imperial Stout. Also an obvious choice is Founders Breakfast Stout but people don't consider it an imperial stout even though it's a 8.3% beer and is listed as an imperial on here.
     
    #4 MortalKombat14, Aug 19, 2013
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  5. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,305) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
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    Courage Russian Imperial Stout. The stuff that was last brewed in 1993.
     
    #5 Zimbo, Aug 19, 2013
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  6. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    The new stuff isn't that shabby either, though.
     
    #6 TongoRad, Aug 19, 2013
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  7. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    Speedway Stout or Ten-Fidy
     
    #7 gatornation, Aug 19, 2013
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  8. Trautwein09

    Trautwein09 Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2013 Ohio

    Dark Horse - Pt5
    Avery - Czar
    Columbus Brewing Co - Steel Dawn
    Bells - Expedition
     
    #8 Trautwein09, Aug 19, 2013
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  9. jivex5k

    jivex5k Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Florida

    Favorite ever?
    BA Rasputin/ Brandy Hunahpu

    Favorite I can get:
    Oak Aged Yeti

    Favorite I wish was year round:
    Marshall Zhukov
     
    #9 jivex5k, Aug 19, 2013
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  10. ISmith87

    ISmith87 Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2011 Arizona

    I used to live in Michigan and need to make a trip back to re-try/stock up on all the great beers there. It really is a great beer state that I wasn't ready for when I was in undergrad. I remember trying Founder's Breakfast Stout and thinking it tasted bad, I'm sure my opinion would be different now. On the other hand I loved Hop Slam and Final Absolution when I was there...
     
    #10 ISmith87, Aug 19, 2013
  11. BB1313

    BB1313 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) Jul 16, 2009 Ohio
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    Green Flash Silva Stout is still the best I've had, but B.O.R.I.S. is probably still my favorite RIS that is easily obtained..

    Honorable mention to D.O.R.I.S., Plead the 5th, Ten FIDY, Siberian Night, Expedition, Blackout Stout, Founders IS,
    Green Flash Double Stout, Brooklyn BCS..
     
    #11 BB1313, Aug 19, 2013
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  12. DaveLikesAle

    DaveLikesAle Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2006 Ohio

    Non barrel aged, gotta give a shout out to Goose Island's Big John.
     
    #12 DaveLikesAle, Aug 19, 2013
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  13. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    To qualify my answers, I am not considering anything barrel aged or any beer brewed with non-standard ingredients (fruit, coffee, vanilla, etc.). The former are usually better compared amongst themselves and the latter generally falls in the American Double/Imperial Stout category (splitting hairs, I know).

    Expedition
    TenFIDY
    New Holland Night Tripper
    Yeti
    Brooklyn Black Chocolate.
     
    #13 kzoobrew, Aug 19, 2013
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  14. DaveLikesAle

    DaveLikesAle Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2006 Ohio

    A "beer geek" card should be required to buy a beer like Breakfast Stout, otherwise it's wasted.
     
    #14 DaveLikesAle, Aug 19, 2013
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  15. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout
     
    #15 dennis3951, Aug 19, 2013
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  16. Benish

    Benish Pooh-Bah (2,446) Mar 13, 2013 Utah
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    I'd have to say Ten Fidy. So delicious. Founders Imperial Stout is runner up.
     
    #16 Benish, Aug 19, 2013
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  17. stephenjmoore

    stephenjmoore Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2011 Maryland

    The answer is Parabola.
     
    #17 stephenjmoore, Aug 19, 2013
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  18. beercanman

    beercanman Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2012 Ohio

    Avery anything is my personal preference
     
    #18 beercanman, Aug 19, 2013
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  19. LampertLand

    LampertLand Grand Pooh-Bah (3,163) Nov 2, 2011 Canada (BC)
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    So far my 3 favourites
    International - 8Wired Brewing : IStout
    American - Brooklyn Brewing : Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout
    Canadian - Driftwood Brewing : Singularity (best beer buzz ever !!)
     
    #19 LampertLand, Aug 19, 2013
  20. cjs61679

    cjs61679 Initiate (0) Jun 3, 2013 Massachusetts

    That's a great attitude to have, maybe that way we can limit access to new and interesting beers that only beer geeks know about...because I bet you were always a beer geek. I started the process of becoming a beer geek simply because of the taste of a beer that "should" have been reserved for a geek. It is funny to me how we are supposed to be inclusive and welcoming and promoting good beer, yet so many want to restrict access. I'm sure you are kiding around, but that attitude toward special releases and other top beers is very common it seems.
     
    #20 cjs61679, Aug 19, 2013
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