Totalitarian Imperial Russian Stout

What the brewery say

Built from the backbone of Stone’s classic Imperial Russian Stout, Stone Totalitarian Imperial Russian Stout certainly celebrates the hallmarks of the style – it pours jet-black with a fluffy chocolate head and tastes of deeply dark fruit flavors with rich chocolate and coffee overtones. Yet, however old world in nature, this particular rendition of an IRS is flavored with new world hops, intensifying its berry flavors and aroma while subtly introducing a juicy melon undertone. The result is a spectacularly sinful delight. Don’t say we didn’t warn you, comrade.

Geeky details

ABV:	10.6%
IBU:	70
Style:	Imperial Stout

Our opinion

Pours almost black with a couple of fingers of thick, lasting, light brown head. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, cocoa, caramel, and light liquorice. The taste is moderately bitter with hints of chocolate and cigar smoke and a long lasting aftertaste.

Where we drank it

I drank Totalitarian Imperial Russian Stout from Stone Brewing at the Stone Brewing Tap Room, during my trip to Berlin.

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