Victory Brewing Company
Russian Imperial Stout
9.1% ABV
12 oz. bottle with a best by date of Jan 2015 poured into a Duvel tulip on 11/11/2010.
Appearance 4.5/5
Clear and the darkest of brown; looks jet black in the glass sporting a dark mocha colored head. Decent retention and lacing.
Aroma 4/5
Dark molasses, dark fruit, roast, chocolate.
Taste 4/5
There's some sweetness in this beer, yes, but it is mightily crushed by the huge roast and hoppiness that is the USP of this beer. Tastes like heartily roasted coffee beans covered in the darkest of chocolates; so dark a roast that there's no acidity perceived! Finish is medium with subtle alcohol warming.
Mouthfeel 4.5/5
Silky with low carbonation which might be because of the warm serving temperature too. Could use some more body, seeing as the bottle I had is quite fresh.
Drinkability 4/5
Good. The overall impression is of a one-dimensional beer that is well done, but nothing exceptional.
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