Closest Beer to Old Rasputin

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  1. TonyLema1

    TonyLema1 Pooh-Bah (2,890) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina
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    A customer asked me if we had Old Rasputin (we don't), I've never tried it before, so I really couldn't recommend anything...I sent him away with Founders Imperial Stout, knowing that's a great beer. If this situation arises again, what would be a good sub for it?
     
    #1 TonyLema1, Feb 12, 2015
  2. Testosterownd

    Testosterownd Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2014 Michigan

    Worthy Adversary by Fulton is a good choice
     
    #2 Testosterownd, Feb 12, 2015
  3. TonyLema1

    TonyLema1 Pooh-Bah (2,890) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina
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    We don't get that either
     
    #3 TonyLema1, Feb 12, 2015
  4. Testosterownd

    Testosterownd Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2014 Michigan

    Rufus Reserve by Triangle Brewing company? Its a decent choice...but its not a Russian Imperial
     
    #4 Testosterownd, Feb 12, 2015
  5. StoutSnob40

    StoutSnob40 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,611) Jan 4, 2013 California
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    Not sure if you get Ten Fidy, but I thought that was pretty similar. And Ten Fidy is better, so.. Win win.
     
    #5 StoutSnob40, Feb 12, 2015
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  6. 57md

    57md Grand Pooh-Bah (3,033) Aug 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    I'd say you did just fine by that dude.

    In fact, given the choice I'd take FIS over Old Raspy any day of the week and twice on Sundays.
     
    #6 57md, Feb 12, 2015
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  7. DammitMike

    DammitMike Devotee (387) Nov 28, 2014 Virginia

    You made the right call, they are similar enough that he will enjoy the FIS. He might even enjoy it more than Old Rasputin, like I do.
     
    #7 DammitMike, Feb 12, 2015
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  8. ShanePB

    ShanePB Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I completely agree, I would take FIS over Old Rasputin 10 out of 10 times.

    Also, Stone IRS might be a good recommendation too since it's so available.
     
    #8 ShanePB, Feb 12, 2015
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  9. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    Yeti, because I find Old Rasputin to be hoppy, Yeti is also hoppy.
     
    #9 Shroud0fdoom, Feb 12, 2015
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  10. BeerVikingSailor

    BeerVikingSailor Grand Pooh-Bah (3,667) Nov 19, 2009 Ohio
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    Siberian Night by Thirsty Dog
     
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  11. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    Yeti is a great choice, as is Bear Republic Black Bear. I'd say Storm King too, but that might be to hoppy for the customer.
     
    #11 Kadonny, Feb 12, 2015
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  12. gibgink

    gibgink Pooh-Bah (1,581) Oct 27, 2014 Missouri
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    @tlema1 what are the choices you have to offer the customer?
     
    #12 gibgink, Feb 12, 2015
  13. dutesanch

    dutesanch Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2014 California

    Old Engine oil. Both are gross.
     
    #13 dutesanch, Feb 12, 2015
  14. gopens44

    gopens44 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,560) Aug 9, 2010 Virginia
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    My immediate thought as well.
     
    #14 gopens44, Feb 12, 2015
  15. TonyLema1

    TonyLema1 Pooh-Bah (2,890) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina
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    I get Yeti and Ten Fidy and Storm King and Siberian Night...thanks for all of the input guys
     
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  16. ipamonster

    ipamonster Devotee (337) Jun 18, 2013 Rhode Island

    Sierra Nevada Narwhal
     
    #16 ipamonster, Feb 12, 2015
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  17. gibgink

    gibgink Pooh-Bah (1,581) Oct 27, 2014 Missouri
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    I'd have to say Ten Fidy, but more b/c I haven't had regular Yeti or Siberian Night. As a store, you guys need more stouts!
     
    #17 gibgink, Feb 12, 2015
  18. FutureJack

    FutureJack Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2007 California

    Green Flash Double stout is available year round. Same 4-pack price range also.
     
    #18 FutureJack, Feb 12, 2015
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  19. StoutFox

    StoutFox Pundit (777) Jun 6, 2013 Ohio

    I always have put Narwal and Old Ras together for some reason, they both have a certain hop presence (narwal more so) but that's just My opinion.
     
    #19 StoutFox, Feb 12, 2015
  20. PuckIt

    PuckIt Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Ill regularly ship you some Raspy for your customers :grinning:
     
    #20 PuckIt, Feb 12, 2015
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