Stout Review!

Hanging out at home on Wed evening, watching a DVD. What the hell, it's not Thirsty Thursday but it's close enough ("It's always Thirsty Thursday somewhere?") - let's have a beer!

Anyway, today's offering is "Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout", from the North Coast Brewery. It touted itself as being "Brewed in the tradition of the 18th century English brewers who supplied the Russian court of Catherine the Great. Old Rasputin develops a cult following wherever it goes. It’s a rich, intense brew with big, complex flavors and a warming finish."


Hmm. That's a pretty impressive-sounding statement, would it live up to it, though?



It's labeled as a "dry" stout, and it certainly dd start out that way. The second sip yielded some sweeter undertones, with a hint of smokiness. Not bad, overall, but I'm hoping the rest of the stouts still waiting to be tasted will contain a true winner. Time will tell.