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Russian Imperial Stout

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Russian Imperial Stout is a stout of the Russian imperial style, as its name says, from the U Medvídků microbrewery in the old malthouse of the Prague Old Town house, where onsite brewing returned on 17 November 2004. It stands apart from the lagers and specials that make up most of the house range.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roasteddark fruitchocolate
roasted
dark fruit
chocolate
coffee
Aroma
Prominent roasted malt character dominates the nose, with distinct notes of dark chocolate and espresso grounding the profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Russian Imperial Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown color with minimal light transmission, typical of the style's high roast intensity. A dense, persistent tan head forms and clings to the glass with evident Schaumhaftung. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a full-bodied visual impression.

deep black-browndense headfull-bodied

◌ Aroma

Prominent roasted malt character dominates the nose, with distinct notes of dark chocolate and espresso grounding the profile. Beneath lies a complex secondary layer of dried stone fruit—plum and raisin—softened by subtle oak and a warming alcoholic presence. The overall aromatic impression is rich and layered rather than sharp or aggressive.

roasted maltdark chocolate, espressodried fruit noteswarming alcohol

◐ Taste

Entry is bold and velvety, with roasted grain and cocoa moving into a mid-palate marked by dark fruit sweetness and mild coffee bitterness. The 65 IBU provide measured restraint rather than dominance, allowing the boozy character (8.5% ABV) to emerge smoothly without heat. Finish is dry and lingering, with roasted grain and chocolate persisting through the aftertaste.

roasted grain, cocoadark fruit, coffeemeasured bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish extends moderately long, with roasted malt and subtle chocolate tannins gradually fading. A mild warming sensation and faint coffee note remain on the palate, inviting another sip.

roasted fadewarming aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 13–16°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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About Russian Imperial Stout

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What is a Russian Imperial Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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