455. Big Bear Black Stout
I purchased this at Downtown Wine & Spirits recently. I let it warm to around 50ยบ F and served it in a New Belgium glass.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Bear Republic Brewing Co.
Alcohol: 8.10%
Serving: Bottle, 22 oz.
Style: Russian Imperial Stout, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.0): Pours an opaque black, with a fluffy, light-brown head that thins to a patchy film leaving light lace on the glass.
Smell (4.0): Rich aromas of dried fruit and chocolate, with light aromas of roasted coffee.
Taste (4.0): Notes of sweet chocolate and fruit are followed by a cherry tartness in the center, and a strong roasted coffee bitterness in the finish, with a light alcoholic bite.
Mouthfeel (4.0): Full-bodied with low to moderate carbonation.
Drinkability (4.0): The alcohol is well hidden, it's a very pleasant beer to drink.
Overall (4.0): A nice RIS, this one was a bit on the sweet side, though it was still very good.
I purchased this at Downtown Wine & Spirits recently. I let it warm to around 50ยบ F and served it in a New Belgium glass.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Bear Republic Brewing Co.
Alcohol: 8.10%
Serving: Bottle, 22 oz.
Style: Russian Imperial Stout, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.0): Pours an opaque black, with a fluffy, light-brown head that thins to a patchy film leaving light lace on the glass.
Smell (4.0): Rich aromas of dried fruit and chocolate, with light aromas of roasted coffee.
Taste (4.0): Notes of sweet chocolate and fruit are followed by a cherry tartness in the center, and a strong roasted coffee bitterness in the finish, with a light alcoholic bite.
Mouthfeel (4.0): Full-bodied with low to moderate carbonation.
Drinkability (4.0): The alcohol is well hidden, it's a very pleasant beer to drink.
Overall (4.0): A nice RIS, this one was a bit on the sweet side, though it was still very good.
Labels: Bear Republic Brewing Co., Reviews, Russian Imperial Stout
