Eel River Brewing Company Raven's Eye Imperial Stout

Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.

Tonight’s featured beer is Eel River Brewing Company Raven's Eye Imperial Stout.

From the Eel River Brewing Company website: “A rich, roasty brew with a deep espresso character, this Russian Imperial Stout is strong, yet incredibly smooth. Brewed for the Imperial Court in Russia, this style stout is a warm festive drink made with the cold Russian winters in mind.”

Let’s get started!

Appearance: Pours dark brown nearly black with a thin light tan head and very nice lacing.

Aroma: Roasted malts, caramel, chocolate, coffee, molasses and the slight scent of vanilla.

Taste: Roasted malts, coffee, chocolate, molasses, anise and a slight dark fruit flavor.

Overall: Creamy and well crafted, Eel River Brewing Company Raven's Eye Imperial Stout is delicious.  This 9.5% ABV offering is well worth a try for fans of the style.

Cheers!

Mark Harvey

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