Imperial Russian Stout
Ridgeway Brewing in South Stoke, Oxfordshire, England 🏴
Stout - Imperial Regular|
Score
7.32
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Slow, extended ageing before bottling differentiates this style from simply being a strong stout or porter. It makes Ridgeway Imperial Russian Stout considerably more vinous and sharp than an export stout. There is just that little nod towards a lambic beer, with very roast and very bitter flavours. The bitterness mellows over time in the bottle so the style is not intended to be overtly hoppy.
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7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
33cl bottle from some bottle shop in Tallinn some time ago. Pours close to pitch black with a minimal, beige head. Aroma of roasted malt, dark chocolate and cocoa, dark fruits and hints of hops and raisins. Medium sweet, somewhat mild roasty flavours with a fairly balanced bitterness. Certainly a decent IS.
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Oct 2015
at 16:22
8/10
Tried
on 05 Oct 2015
at 20:43
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Black color with a fine beige head. Ok lacing. Coffee, chocolate and mild fruity aroma. Medium + body and a pleasant carbonation. Ok balance between sweetness and bitterness. Chocolate, some licorice, mild roasted and mild fruity flavor. A bit oily texture and very well hidden alcohol.
[Bottle (2012 Vintage – bottle #820) from Prešporská Pivotéka in Bratislava, Slovakia]
[Bottle (2012 Vintage – bottle #820) from Prešporská Pivotéka in Bratislava, Slovakia]
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Jul 2015
at 03:07
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle shared at a tasting at Ariel’s place. Brown with a beige head. Aroma of caramel, nuts, some chocolate, light roast, and a bit of alcohol. Sweet flavor with caramel, faint roast, some chocolate, nuts, a fruity note and a bitter finish. Medium-bodied.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Jun 2015
at 13:12
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
New Beer Distributors, NYC bottle ($6ish): Pours near black with a carbonated body and a light beige head. Aroma is kind of minerally and metallic with hints of soy sauce, herbs, and chocolate. Taste is somewhat bitter. Some dark chocolate in there. Sticky sweetness is in there, but there would be no way that you could really call this sweet. Some lingering aftertaste. Alcohol is well covered if it is indeed this alcoholic.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Apr 2015
at 20:03
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
0,33L bottle, vintage 2012, bottle no 8759. Pours dark brown with tan head. The head doesn’t stay. Aroma is sweet, dark chocolate, malt. Flavor is dark chocolate, malt, fruits, citric notes, tobacco. Finish is dark chocolate with fruits and warming alcohol. Overall: very nice brew.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Dec 2014
at 12:34
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
330 ml bottle from a friend. Pours dark brown cola colour, with a thin beige head. Aroma is chocolate, cherries, and roasted malt. Taste is medium sweet, light bitterness and some more, chocolate, and cherries.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Aug 2014
at 13:59
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
(bottle, 33cl) Clear, ruby brown colour with a short and tanned foamy layer. Moderately roasty malty aroma with notes of chestnuts, leather, mocha and traces of molasses. Sweet and slightly roasty bitter flavour, medium to full bodied with a smooth carbonation. Not overly roasted flavours compared to other Imperial Stouts, rather nutty with a touch of chocolate, hints of coffee in the background, as well as some liquorice spice; medium-dry, mildly roasted bitter-sweet finish with notes of chocolate and a tinge of booze in the aftertaste. 30.V.14
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Jun 2014
at 22:38
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Beers Of Europe [050514] Bottle Number 11902 / 2012 Vintage
Pitch black, large beige head that dissipates, some lacing
Aroma of rich dark malts, chocolate, soft roast, some dark fruits
Taste of dark malts, mellow roast, chocolate, soft wine, soft coffee, hint of alcohol, mellow fruits, slight toffee, not that complex
Palate - soft carb, medium body, light sweet, soft bitter, mellow roast. Finish as main flavour, warming alcohol, mellow roast, slight spicy
Overall - A good imperial stout, maybe lacking the wow factor but pleasant enough and easy going for the abv
Pitch black, large beige head that dissipates, some lacing
Aroma of rich dark malts, chocolate, soft roast, some dark fruits
Taste of dark malts, mellow roast, chocolate, soft wine, soft coffee, hint of alcohol, mellow fruits, slight toffee, not that complex
Palate - soft carb, medium body, light sweet, soft bitter, mellow roast. Finish as main flavour, warming alcohol, mellow roast, slight spicy
Overall - A good imperial stout, maybe lacking the wow factor but pleasant enough and easy going for the abv
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 May 2014
at 14:01
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bouteille: Clear, ruby-amber coloured, small and stable tanned layer; sweet strong wine, molasses, nuts and dried fruits in the nose; moderate to solid bitter-sweet flavour, medium to full bodied; traces of warming alcohol - a bit brandy-like - in the lingering vinous and toasty-fruity finish. Really O.K., an easy-drinking Imperial Stout…
Tried
on 26 Apr 2014
at 14:53