428. Smuttynose Imperial Stout
I purchased this at Downtown Wine & Spirits several weeks ago. I let this warm to 45-50ยบ F and served it in one of my New Belgium glasses.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Smuttynose Brewing Company
Year: 2006
Alcohol: 10.00%
Serving: Bottle, 22 oz.
Style: Russian Imperial Stout, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.5): Pours an opaque black with only the faintest hints of red at the edges. A thick brown head tops the beer. The head slowly fades to a quarter-inch layer before disappearing completely.
Smell (4.0): On first sniff, piney hops dominate the aroma. As the beer warms roasted aromas like coffee and chocolate appear. There are also hints of fruit an alcohol.
Taste (4.0): Chocolate and tart fruit upfront, the finish is a combination of roasted coffee and dark chocolate bitterness, as well as a juicy hop bitterness.
Mouthfeel (5.0): Full-bodied, creamy, with tingly moderate carbonation.
Drinkability (3.5): Hindered by the strong flavors and high alcohol.
Overall (4.15): A nice, strong RIS. I may buy a bottle to age for a year or so to see how this changes.
I purchased this at Downtown Wine & Spirits several weeks ago. I let this warm to 45-50ยบ F and served it in one of my New Belgium glasses.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Smuttynose Brewing Company
Year: 2006
Alcohol: 10.00%
Serving: Bottle, 22 oz.
Style: Russian Imperial Stout, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.5): Pours an opaque black with only the faintest hints of red at the edges. A thick brown head tops the beer. The head slowly fades to a quarter-inch layer before disappearing completely.
Smell (4.0): On first sniff, piney hops dominate the aroma. As the beer warms roasted aromas like coffee and chocolate appear. There are also hints of fruit an alcohol.
Taste (4.0): Chocolate and tart fruit upfront, the finish is a combination of roasted coffee and dark chocolate bitterness, as well as a juicy hop bitterness.
Mouthfeel (5.0): Full-bodied, creamy, with tingly moderate carbonation.
Drinkability (3.5): Hindered by the strong flavors and high alcohol.
Overall (4.15): A nice, strong RIS. I may buy a bottle to age for a year or so to see how this changes.
Labels: Reviews, Russian Imperial Stout, Smuttynose Brewing Company
