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Imperial Russian Stout by Stone Brewing
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Imperial Russian Stout

Imperial Stout by Stone Brewing, Escondido, CA

ABV
10.8%
IBU
65
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Stone's imperial Russian stout, brewed in the historical style and hopped with Warrior.

Where to get it

Sold nationwide.

  • Bars and restaurants
  • Bottle shops
  • Beer distributors
  • Grocery stores
  • Convenience stores

In Pennsylvania, cases come from beer distributors and six-packs from licensed grocery and convenience stores. In Maryland, look in liquor stores. In West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and Florida, grocery and convenience stores carry it. In DC, try grocery and liquor stores. Bars pour draft in all of them. Use the beer finder to check a specific store.

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Aroma

Cocoa and coffee aromas dominate, along with bourbon-like oak notes, fruity fermentation esters and some yeasty breadiness.

Appearance

Beer pours dark brown with a deep tan head.

Taste

Bittersweet cocoa and coffee flavors are the most prevalent, plus fruitiness and hints of anise and yeastiness, which are followed by a smooth, balanced, slightly astringent, bitter finish.

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