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Jul 6, 2011

Stone Belgo Anise Imperial Russian Stout

Mmmm…. stout. This seemed like as good a point as any in the stream of Saranac reviews to have a little half-time […]

May 26, 2011

Leinenkugel’s Big Eddy 6 Month Tasting

In November of last year I received four bottles of Leinenkugel’s Big Eddy (a Russian Imperial Stout) that I quite enjoyed. Instead […]

Mar 1, 2011

Karl Strauss 22nd Anniversary Stout

This is a review of a promotional sample received from the brewery. I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to work with […]

Feb 23, 2011

Just Arrived: Karl Strauss 22nd Anniversary Imperial Stout

Mmmm… wax dipped… This one landed on the front steps right as we sat down to dinner and if I didn’t have […]

Dec 14, 2010

Hoppin’ Frog B.O.R.I.S. the Crusher

B.O.R.I.S. stands for “Bodacious Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout.” B.O.R.I.S. is, in fact, one bodacious beer. B.O.R.I.S. in the basement I can see […]

Nov 16, 2010

Leinenkugel’s Big Eddy

This is a review of a promotional sample received from the brewery. I’ve been itching to try this one since the press […]

Nov 10, 2010

Just Arrived: Leinenkugel’s Big Eddy

This nice little four pack arrived about an hour or so ago from Leingenkugel. This is their season Russian Imperial Stout and, […]

Jul 23, 2010

Nøgne Ø Imperial Stout

Well, that’s just not right. It’s been 14 reviews since my last stout. That’s gotta be some sort of personal record. Sure […]

Apr 30, 2010

Nectar Ales Black Xantus

Not only is the hummingbird after which this beer is named quite rare, but the beer itself is pretty damned hard to […]

Apr 7, 2009

Stone Russian Imperial Stout 2009 Coming Soon

2009 Stone Imperial Russian Stout Starts Hitting Store Shelves April 6th! I still have a few bottles from last year that I’ve […]