Snowdog Posted April 8, 2006 Posted April 8, 2006 OK, my liquor store is finally stocking something other than AB products Other than Samuel Smith's line I've been unable to find any decent beers here, but imagine my surprise when I saw http://www.bier1.de/images/Old%20Rasputin.JPG these! Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout. At $10 a 4 pack, is it worth it? I dont' mind paying, but I want to know if it's worth or not?
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted April 8, 2006 Posted April 8, 2006 Haven't seen it up here. Never tried it. But it got an outstanding rating on Beer Advocate.
Snowdog Posted April 8, 2006 Author Posted April 8, 2006 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Apr 8 2006, 05:53 PM) Haven't seen it up here. Never tried it. But it got an outstanding rating on Beer Advocate. yeah, that's where I first noticed it. It's right there in the top 100, but I figured I'd ask and see if anyone has tried it. I guess I'll spring for it and give the official TRF review.
anagramking Posted April 8, 2006 Posted April 8, 2006 If it's anything like Samuel Smith Russian Imperial Stout, it's too strong for me. And I like stouts.
Snowdog Posted April 8, 2006 Author Posted April 8, 2006 QUOTE (anagramking @ Apr 8 2006, 07:21 PM) If it's anything like Samuel Smith Russian Imperial Stout, it's too strong for me. And I like stouts. I looooove the Sam Smith Imperial Stout.
anagramking Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 Since I'm a comparative lightweight, this is what I'm drinking right now: http://www.goharpos.com/images/menuitems/beer_bottled_youngs_double_chocolate.jpg Found it at Trader Joe's. Not bad. Sam Adams had a similar one that I tried years ago and enjoyed.
Snowdog Posted April 9, 2006 Author Posted April 9, 2006 QUOTE (anagramking @ Apr 8 2006, 10:06 PM) Since I'm a comparative lightweight, this is what I'm drinking right now: http://www.goharpos.com/images/menuitems/beer_bottled_youngs_double_chocolate.jpg Found it at Trader Joe's. Not bad. Sam Adams had a similar one that I tried years ago and enjoyed. I had one of those earlier tonight I like it too!
tangy Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 I drink a fair amount of stout, but Imperial Stout is a tad too strong for me from a flavor perspective. Others may not relate, but almost all Imperial Stouts kinda remind me of Soy Sauce?
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 QUOTE (Snowdog @ Apr 8 2006, 10:07 PM) QUOTE (anagramking @ Apr 8 2006, 10:06 PM) Since I'm a comparative lightweight, this is what I'm drinking right now: http://www.goharpos.com/images/menuitems/beer_bottled_youngs_double_chocolate.jpg Found it at Trader Joe's. Not bad. Sam Adams had a similar one that I tried years ago and enjoyed. I had one of those earlier tonight I like it too! That's the best of the chocolate stouts. The Sam Adams one is the Chocolate Bock. Haven't tried that one yet. If you want to do something cool with a chocolate stout, mix it with some raspberry lambic. I think 60% stout and 40% lambic was the right mix. Maybe 70%-30%. It's dessert! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/1001001/Beer/599.jpg
anagramking Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Apr 8 2006, 09:12 PM) QUOTE (Snowdog @ Apr 8 2006, 10:07 PM) QUOTE (anagramking @ Apr 8 2006, 10:06 PM) Since I'm a comparative lightweight, this is what I'm drinking right now: http://www.goharpos.com/images/menuitems/beer_bottled_youngs_double_chocolate.jpg Found it at Trader Joe's. Not bad. Sam Adams had a similar one that I tried years ago and enjoyed. I had one of those earlier tonight I like it too! That's the best of the chocolate stouts. The Sam Adams one is the Chocolate Bock. Haven't tried that one yet. If you want to do something cool with a chocolate stout, mix it with some raspberry lambic. I think 60% stout and 40% lambic was the right mix. Maybe 70%-30%. It's dessert! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/1001001/Beer/599.jpg Thanks for that. We'll try it sometime.
Jack Aubrey Posted April 10, 2006 Posted April 10, 2006 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Apr 8 2006, 04:53 PM) Haven't seen it up here. Never tried it. But it got an outstanding rating on Beer Advocate. Sounds good, I'll have to look for it.
Snowdog Posted April 16, 2006 Author Posted April 16, 2006 Just finished my first Old Rasputin. This is a darn good stout. If you are a fan of the stout style, I heartily recommend you try this one. And at 9% abv it does pack a little punch. It is a "heavy" beer and I don't think I'd want to consume more than one at a sitting, but it is a very enjoyable and satisfying brew.
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