Russian Imperial Stout
Russian Imperial Stout is an English Ale beer style. It typically presents as ranging from dark copper typical of some historic examples, to very dark more typical of contemporary examples. Extremely rich malty flavor, often expressed as toffee or caramel, and may be accompanied by very low roasted malt astringency. Very low to medium, with floral, citrus or herbal qualities.
Notes: This style was also originally called “Russian Imperial Stout.”
- ABV
- 7.0%-12.0%
- IBU
- 45-65
- OG
- 1.080-1.100
- FG
- 1.020-1.030
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:7.0%-12.0%
ABW:5.5%-9.5%
IBU:45-65
Perceived Bitterness:
Medium and should not overwhelm the overall balance. The bitterness may be higher in darker versions while maintaining balance with sweet malt.
Color & Appearance
SRM:20-35+
EBC:40-70+
Clarity:
Opaque in darker versions. When clarity is perceivable, chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures.
Gravity & Body
Original Gravity:1.080-1.100
Original Gravity °P:19.3-23.7
Final Gravity:1.020-1.030
Final Gravity °P:5.1-7.6
Body:
Full
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Extremely rich malty flavor, often expressed as toffee or caramel, and may be accompanied by very low roasted malt astringency.
Hop Profile:
Very low to medium, with floral, citrus or herbal qualities.
Fermentation Character:
High alcohol content is evident. Fruity esters if present are medium to high. Diacetyl should not be present.
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association beer style guidelines.
No beers have been reviewed in this style.