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Russian Imperial Stout

Russian Imperial Stout is a massively rich, intensely flavored beer originally brewed in England for export to the Russian Imperial Court. It features bold roasted malt character with flavors of dark chocolate, coffee, dark fruits, and often a warming alcohol presence, balanced by sufficient hop bitterness. Traditional versions use high percentages of dark roasted malts, often complemented by specialty grains and sometimes aging in wood.

ABV Range
8-12%
IBU Range
50-90
Beers
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Perfect Pairings for Russian Imperial Stout

Discover dishes that pair perfectly with Russian Imperial Stout beers

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Beef short ribs

Beef • American • Rich & Bold

Main Course

Beef short ribs are typically slow-cooked to tender perfection, delivering rich, beefy flavors with substantial fat content and often featuring caramelized exterior notes. The intense umami character and substantial texture of this dish pairs beautifully with full-bodied red wines that have sufficient tannin structure to cut through the fat, while dark, malty beers complement the caramelized flavors and provide enough body to stand up to this hearty dish.

Russian Imperial Stout Beers

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Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout

Samuel Smith Brewery

Russian Imperial Stout

A rich, complex British interpretation of the Russian Imperial Stout style featuring notes of dark chocolate, dark fruits, coffee, and licorice with a velvety mouthfeel. Brewed with well water from the original well at the Old Brewery in Tadcaster, established in 1758.