The prefix Imperial is thrown on beers frequently. Russian Imperial Stout is the only BJCP recognized imperial style, but there are Imperial IPAs and Imperial Porters available. The Russian Imperial Stout was named because the beer had more alcohol so it could make the trip to Russia to be giving to the Imperial family.
This imperial stout has a lot of oxidized raisin aroma mixed with some earthy and roasted smells. The color is black and opaque. The head is thick and brown with long lasting retention.
The taste is very malty and roasty. The malt flavors are dark roast malt and coffee with some tannins just tons of dark malt taste. There is a hint of hop floral flavors and hop bitterness. The mouthfeel is smooth and medium bodied. The finish is dry and roasty with a tannin bitterness.
There is just too much dark malt in this beer. I was excited for an imperial stout, but I think it is too much. This reminds me of the Guinness extra stout, better than the Guinness but both with too much malt. And too dry a finish.
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