Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.
Tonight’s featured beer is North Coast Brewing Company Old
Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout. I was
checking out beers I had yet to review from my favorite breweries and was
SHOCKED to see that I had not reviewed Old Rasputin. Six pack after six pack bought and enjoyed
and no review. So, tonight I correct this
omission.
From the North Coast Brewing Company website: “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.”
Let’s get started!
Appearance: Pours black with a thin dark tan head and chunks
of lacing.
Aroma: Roasted malts, espresso, toffee, earthy hops and
chocolate.
Taste: Intense roasted and dark malts, espresso, bittersweet
chocolate with a slight hop bitterness at the finish.
Overall: Smooth, creamy and delicious North Coast Brewing
Company Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout is a masterpiece. Weighing in at 9% ABV the alcohol is not noticeable
which makes this one a dangerous beer as the need to consume more and more is necessary. Fully enjoy this offering from North Coast
Brewing Company at your earliest moment.
You’ll be glad you did!
Cheers!
Mark Harvey
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