Monday, November 29, 2010

North Coast - Old Rasputin

The North Coast Brewing Co.’s  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 ABV is 9.0 and the IBU rating is 75
Style - Imperial Stout
Glass to use- Snifter or Pint Glass
Delivery 12oz Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper condition.

The Pour - Black color with a cream head. Good lacing.
Aroma - Chocolate and coffee.
Taste - Malty and some hops with a bitter chocolate finish.
Mouth Feel - Carbonation is good, full bodied beer, and smooth.
Drinkable - A pretty good imperial stout. Add this to your Russian Imperial Stout entourage.

Goes great with cheeses.

This beer gets a Duper rating of B+.
BeerAdvocate Rating =A
Ratebeer Rating = 100
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  1. BradJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Just tried this beer on New Years. I loved it. I borrowed your picture if that's cool since it was too dark in the restaurant to do my picture.

    Great Site!

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