Talk about excitement! A Russian Imperial Stout from Bear Republic. This is the style that can really make it or break it for some breweries. Considering what Bear Republic has done with the Hop Rod Rye and the Racer 5 this is definitely in line to be an incredible beer.
Pours slightly viscous with a nice coffee colored head. Its amazing how smooth this beer pours. You can really see the just how thick and rich this beer is going to be based on how it fills the glass.
Smells of sweet coffee, bitter chocolate with a toasted malt side as well. It definitely comes across as a roasty, slightly smoky strong stout. No complaints from the smells, overall it is rich and appealing.
Taste is oh so smooth. Its way too drinkable for being over 8%. The dryness is there in the finish but before that comes a lot of deep dark sweet malt tastes. The sweetness really draws you in and the strength is hardly noticeable. Excellent beer.
BEER FACTS
Name: Big Bear Black Stout
Style: Russian Imperial Stout
Brewery: Bear Republic Brewing Company
Location: Healdsburg, California, USA
Container: 22 oz. bottle
Malts: Belgian & English roasted barley and Crystal malt
Hops: Chinook & Cascade
ABV: 8.1%
IBUs: 68
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