North Coast Old Rasputin Review #48

North Coast Old Rasputin
Style: Russian Imperial Stout
ABV: 9%
Draft Served Into A Snifter Glass At The Amada Restaurant


A rich, intense brew with a robust palate, a fruity nose and a warming finish. Very complex.

North Coast Brewing Co.
Microbrewery And Pub
Fort Bragg, California
Mark Ruedrich & Tom Allen
1988

Appearance:
Thick Onyx Color With A Deep Ruby Hue Around The Edges
Frothy Thick Espresso Head
Head Dissipates Slowly, Stays To The Last Sip
Intermittent Lacing On The Sides Of The Glass
Separated Carbonation
A Thin Web Of Tan Bubbles Is Left On The Surface, That Separates And Move To The Edges Of The Glass

Aroma:
Rich Chocolate Nectar
Dark And Bittersweet Chocolates
Luscious Coffee
Wine Aroma
Dark Fruits-Currants
Molasses
Vanilla

Woody Earthiness


Mouth Feel:
Heavy/Full Bodied Stout
Beautiful Drinkability- This Will Put You On Your Ass If You Have To Many, You Have To Proceed With Caution.
Warming Alcoholic Finish
Complex Stout
Velvet Mouth Feel
Sweet/Bitter Balance
Long Lasting Finish, That Turns Into A Dryer, Bakers Chocolate Feel After 30 Seconds Or So
Dessert/Wine Stout- Goes Great With Assorted Cheeses And Or Cakes

The perfect balance of hoppiness, with a great burnt malt body and a ripping alcohol bite. This stout comes with nice chocolate and coffee notes, with a mouth feel of creamy deliciousness. In the middle you get a nice almond and orange peel type flavor that warms you up. With such a cocoa, coffee dominance the beer is not overpowered with sweetness, which makes this a stout you can keep drinking. The taste sits in your mouth seemingly forever. This is a stout that is not to be chugged like a neanderthal, it needs to be swirled and sipped, to get the subtle nuances of flavors. “Where Have You Been All My Life” quality imperial stout.

5 Out Of 6
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