Old Rasputin
(has 12 batches)
North Coast Brewing Company in Fort Bragg, California, United States 🇺🇸
Stout - Imperial Regular|
Score
8.06
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Produced in the tradition of 18th Century English brewers who supplied the court of Russia’s Catherine the Great, Old Rasputin seems to develop a cult following wherever it goes. It’s a rich, intense brew with big complex flavors and a warming finish.
The Old Rasputin brand image is a drawing of Rasputin with a phrase in Russian encircling it — A sincere friend is not born instantly.
The Old Rasputin brand image is a drawing of Rasputin with a phrase in Russian encircling it — A sincere friend is not born instantly.
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8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8.5
Sample, thanks fonefan! Black, mid sized head. Salmiaky licorice and tobacco up front. Rather dry with medium to full body and dense, rounded mouthfeel. Coffee, salmiak, spicy grass and tobacco. Peppery bitter finish.
Tried
on 05 Apr 2026
at 20:17
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Thanks fonefan! Black colour, small off-white head. Aroma is liquorice, roast, some coffee and mild ashy elements. Flavour is roasted, some coffee, some ashy and mild alcohol tones to it. Quite strong on the hoppy side too.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Mar 2026
at 17:59
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Another cellar clean-out: Big frothy, light tan head over a black body. Nose brings in strong coffee roasted malt. Plus some wheat malt? And some alcohol. Taste actually has more coffee and bitterness. Seeing my other batch reviews, I didn't mention coffee. Roastiness is kind of much for the beer, but I've been focused on smoothed out barrel-aged stouts.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Mariano's - Westchester
on 21 Jan 2026
at 04:16
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8.5
355ml bottle. Head is big, tanned, good retention. Colour is dark, opaque. Aroma is roasted malts, coffee, cocoa, chocolate, cognac, dark dried fruits. Taste is full malty base, complex roasted tones, dark dried fruits, bit ash, light oily mouthfeel, nice balanced long lasting bitterness, soft carbonation, very good fully enjoyed.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Dec 2025
at 21:16
7.8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 8
(Re-rating. Previous: 8.0 - jun 2016) Review based on the BJCP2025 guidelines (style 20C). Bottle 35.5 cl - Batch: 4149012725 (?) (BB: undeclared). AROMA: moderately strong roasted malt aroma with coffee and dark chocolate notes. medium-low herbaceous or pine-like hop presence as well as a medium-low vinous aroma. APPEARANCE: black color and opaque with slight ruby highlights against light. medium light-brown head with good retention. TASTE: medium roasted flavor with notes similar to the aroma: unsweetened coffee and dark chocolate. medium rustic hop note complements the flavor. medium-high to high bitterness from hops and roasted grains with a semi-dry to dry, roasted and bitter finish. PALATE: medium-high body with a somewhat velvety texture. moderate carbonation. OVERALL: a nice imperial stout with more roasted malt presence.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Jul 2025
at 12:10