Rich and complex our Russian Imperial Stout (R.I.S.) tastes of intense roasted grains, maltiness, fruity esters, hops, and alcohol. The roasted malt character can suggest bittersweet or unsweetened chocolate, cocoa, and/or strong coffee and take on a complex, dark fruit character. The hop aroma of our R.I.S. is low but the medium bitterness is balanced with the Chinook hop variety and an alcohol character is present. The color is jet black with a well-formed head, although head retention is moderate. High alcohol and viscosity is visible in “legs” when beer is swirled in a glass. This beer has a full-bodied, velvety, luscious texture and carbonation is low. We’re proud of this intensely flavored, big, dark ale.