Let me say this about that!

[John in Santa Cruz]

.... 'nuff said?

[HABBERDABBER]

I'm not certain an a-political, consumerism based, non-Escape trailer post, a mere opinion, is a valid posting.
But I'll toast your effort. Salud! Centi Anni! Na Zdrowie! Cheers! And so on, ad infinitium.
I do have an infinity towards stouts, and porters. They're mostly twins, in flavor and creation.
But what's this thing about "Russian Imperial Stout"? Stout fellows? Not much, in my eye, these days.
Imperial? It seems so, these days.

(Ignore the geo-political opinions. I didn't start this.)

[John in Santa Cruz]

oh, you've never had Old Rasputin ? its black as coal, the head is dark chocolate brown. its a 10% imperial stout, really really good. slow sipping beer, one pint of that will last me all evening long. should be served cellar temp, 55-60F, not refrigerator cold. Brewed on the Mendocino Coast of Northern California.

[WillyB]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

[HABBERDABBER]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

oh, you've never had Old Rasputin ? its black as coal, the head is dark chocolate brown. its a 10% imperial stout, really really good. slow sipping beer, one pint of that will last me all evening long. should be served cellar temp, 55-60F, not refrigerator cold. Brewed on the Mendocino Coast of Northern California.

I simply do not live in the neighborhood to enjoy an Old Rasputin. Nowhere near. But I'd be willing to try one.
Some say, there's methods to send me one, for purposes of extensive, critical & thorough evaluation. UPS, USPS, Fed Ex, come to mind. But do enjoy what you have.

Ein prosit!

[John in Santa Cruz]

oooh, they only ship direct in California :-/

some breweries will ship to a bunch of states. you usually have to use UPS Brown (ground) service

[YakRV]

I usually gravitate to the IPAs, but enjoy many other craft brews. When it comes to stouts I particularly enjoy chocolate or coffee varieties. Love those. A good sour, gose, marzen, kolsch, hefeweizen, pumpkin, dubbel, trippel, etc is on my list too.

We’re fortunate to live in an area where the craft brew scene is vibrant. A trip around Labor Day to Asheville, NC was terrific as well. Lots of high quality stuff there too.

Great thread, John. Cheers!

[MrLynn]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

oh, you've never had Old Rasputin ? its black as coal, the head is dark chocolate brown. its a 10% imperial stout, really really good. slow sipping beer, one pint of that will last me all evening long. should be served cellar temp, 55-60F, not refrigerator cold. Brewed on the Mendocino Coast of Northern California.

Sounds great! If we ever get out your way, I would love to try it.

[John in Santa Cruz]

around here, its really easy to find very good very hoppy beers. its harder to find a good dark beer style. every brewery has a half dozen IPAs, and only maybe a decent dark beer.

I'm not a fan of sours, they taste like beer gone bad to me. and I don't much care for the lambics and stuff made with weird yeast. I generally dislike any beer made with adjuncts or flavoring stuff. gimme roasted whole grain malt, fresh water, and a pinch of yeast with ample hopping and i'm a happy camper.

[Mike G]

Stouts are the devil's own brew, I say! And all the lesser demons drink IPAs!

[davidmurphy02]

I can't recommend this beer, but you gotta love the label

[Escape_19]

Originally Posted by HABBERDABBER

I simply do not live in the neighborhood to enjoy an Old Rasputin. Nowhere near. But I'd be willing to try one.
Some say, there's methods to send me one, for purposes of extensive, critical & thorough evaluation. UPS, USPS, Fed Ex, come to mind. But do enjoy what you have.

Ein prosit!

I am only a few hours away...when you get some give me a shout.

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by Escape_19

I am only a few hours away...when you get some give me a shout.

Shouldn’t that be “When you get some give me a stout?”

How about this one, it’s got a smoooooth finish all over


Iowa Dave

[escape artist]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

Shouldn’t that be “When you get some give me a stout?”

How about this one, it’s got a smoooooth finish all over


Iowa Dave

Hi: Iowa Dave... If that is this... then I'd like some of this and that!!! http://www.railwaycitybrewing.com Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[Iowa Dave]

I can get beer about anytime. As I age (gracefully) I don’t get other things I enjoy much.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=brt4fl4VgVI

Iowa Dave

[escape artist]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

I can get beer about anytime. As I age (gracefully) I don’t get other things I enjoy much.

Iowa Dave

Hi: Iowa Dave... This is the first thing that goes!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[RBRV]

Some of my favorites, not a fan of any IPA.

[HABBERDABBER]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

Shouldn’t that be “When you get some give me a stout?”

How about this one, it’s got a smoooooth finish all over


Iowa Dave

Whooaa....
That looks like the beer I gave poor lad Eric, and which you popped and consumed.

Salud!

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by RBRV

Some of my favorites, not a fan of any IPA.

ahhh, then my beer cooler is safe its usually quite full of a wide range of IPAs, especially 'fresh hop' varieties.

[RBRV]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

ahhh, then my beer cooler is safe its usually quite full of a wide range of IPAs, especially 'fresh hop' varieties.

You could tape a twenty on each one and I still wouldn't want one!