Old Rasputin Russian Imperial stout. Nothing more needs to be said.

 

picked up some pilsener glasses at the world market over the weekend.

they were necessary to help me through a case of Victory Prima Pils. This is my go-to pils.

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one. Sometimes the jones is strong.

I tried a locally brewed Russian imperial stout from Cigar City Brewing Co. called Marshal Zhukov's Imperial Stout. She is thick and sweet, almost too thick, with the natural bitterness kept in check nicely by the malt. This is heavier than Rasputin by a pretty good stretch. It almost would be a dessert sipping beer if there was such a class. It has heavy coffee and chocolate notes in it's profile.

Yes, the head is that dark and thick. Go ahead, enlarge the pic.



It is only available in the big bottles. 750ml, I think.

 

I have yet to try any cigar city products, but I feel I'm missing out as they all sound amazing.

 

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