Russian Imperial Stouts were originally brewed in the early 20th century in England for export to the Imperial Court of Russia. These beers were made with a higher starting gravity and higher hopping rates to make the voyage by sea. Drake’s Imperial Stout is brewed to an original gravity of 21.5°P by a mall bill of 91% Malted Barley, 4% Crystal Malt, 3% Roasted Barley and 2% Chocolate Malt. Chinook hops were added to balance the beer. A hearty yeast strain was used to create a beer that weighs in at a robust 8.75% Alc. by Vol. A Pint a Day Keeps Scurvy Away!
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by slowrunner77 from Reno, NV, USA who has tried this beer many times. (12/16/2008 2:09:40 PM)
"my review is mixed...the last one I got was not nearly as good as I remember, but I can't in good conscience review only that bottle. This is more choclatey than other imperials (a good thing) with a great nose and body, and it's very smooth for an 8% beer. non-imperial fans may enjoy this one. the last one I had wasn't as strong in any area, but maybe it was old..."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.3)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $5 Unit Cost: $3.64 per Pint
[2] Review by zythum from union city, CA, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/13/2008 8:59:52 PM)
"From a stopper bottle. Poured a deep black with a lasting creamy head. Aroma of dark chocolate, malt, a little coffee. Flavor had dark chocolate, coffee, toasted barley. Finishes dry and a bit bitter. Mouthfeel is creamy, full bodied, but not heavy. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 500ml @ $5.49 Unit Cost: $5.2 per Pint
[3] Review by Vac from San Diego, California, USA who has tried this beer once. (2/28/2008 3:31:38 PM)
"Pours with a dark brown to black body topped by a thin, tan head with some lacing. It’s slightly sweet yet bitter with a hint of roast and a hint of chocoalte. Medium to full bodie and tingly form the carbonation. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[4] Review by Phil B from Gatineau, Canada who has tried this beer once. (9/14/2007 10:20:33 AM)
"Bottle courtesy of SS: Poured a pitch-black color stout with a small dark brown foamy head with some good retention and some lacing. Aroma of pure dark chocolate with some light bitter hops is interesting. Taste is dominated by some strong dark chocolate notes with some subtle dry coffee notes and not as much hops as I was expecting from the aroma. Body is full with some low to medium carbonation and no alcohol could be detected. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[5] Review by eaglefan538 from DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (8/8/2007 8:11:19 PM)
"Bottle shared by Slob. Pour was black ruby in color, head ok but not overly impressive. The aroma was vinous, a touch tropical, finishing with ample chocolatey-ness. The flavor was choco-cocoa in character, licorice, slightly tropical (almost like a semi-foreign stout character), finishing with a lightly dry roastiness. The finish is bitter, bitter roasted malts or hops I do not know. Mouthfeel is light, somewhat water for an "imperial" stout, light astringency too. Not my favorite, but a big thanks to Bert for sharing and hanging, a good guy indeed!"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.4)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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(4.3)
