Граф Орлов
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Winter has arrived, bringing with it not only snow, cold, and muddy roads, but also a reason to enjoy a good dark beer.
Russian Imperial Stout from Jaws Brewery
Bitterness 80 (which is quite a lot), alcohol content 10.5% (a little low for an Imperial Stout).
The stout immediately surprises with its aroma: many wine notes, a hint of sourness, cranberries, and less noticeable dark berries – this is straight from the bottle. In the glass, the aroma becomes more diffuse, the sourness fades, and you can feel notes of smoke and burnt malt. It's a bit alcoholic, which is a clear drawback given its strength.
The taste is pleasant, but not spectacular. Very malty, smoky, and not very strong or hoppy. Licorice and molasses are probably "phantom" flavors against the overall bitter background. The stout is moderately bitter, but you can feel that it's over-roasted. In the finish, it gives notes of black coffee, the same burnt malt, and... St. John's Wort. Honestly, there are notes of St. John's Wort in the finish. I thought for a long time about what this strange taste was, and when I remembered this taste experience from my childhood, I knew for sure – that's it. Well, okay.
It lacks a bit of the stout's density and viscosity. The foam is almost non-existent. This is a negative.
As you can understand, with so many drawbacks, it doesn't really resemble a masterpiece from the world of brewing, and you have to pay a decent price for it. Even taking into account that the price has long ceased to affect my final rating, this stout will only get 7/10.
Russian Imperial Stout from Jaws Brewery
Bitterness 80 (which is quite a lot), alcohol content 10.5% (a little low for an Imperial Stout).
The stout immediately surprises with its aroma: many wine notes, a hint of sourness, cranberries, and less noticeable dark berries – this is straight from the bottle. In the glass, the aroma becomes more diffuse, the sourness fades, and you can feel notes of smoke and burnt malt. It's a bit alcoholic, which is a clear drawback given its strength.
The taste is pleasant, but not spectacular. Very malty, smoky, and not very strong or hoppy. Licorice and molasses are probably "phantom" flavors against the overall bitter background. The stout is moderately bitter, but you can feel that it's over-roasted. In the finish, it gives notes of black coffee, the same burnt malt, and... St. John's Wort. Honestly, there are notes of St. John's Wort in the finish. I thought for a long time about what this strange taste was, and when I remembered this taste experience from my childhood, I knew for sure – that's it. Well, okay.
It lacks a bit of the stout's density and viscosity. The foam is almost non-existent. This is a negative.
As you can understand, with so many drawbacks, it doesn't really resemble a masterpiece from the world of brewing, and you have to pay a decent price for it. Even taking into account that the price has long ceased to affect my final rating, this stout will only get 7/10.
E si sui vius, er mi grans benananza,
e si ieu muoir, er mi grans deliuriers
e si ieu muoir, er mi grans deliuriers