Russian Imperial Stouts (RIS) were developed during the 1800s in England. Designed to win favor of the Russian Czars of the time, the beers are high in alcohol (8%+) and are very malty. Chocolate, caramelized, and roasted malt provide a dark almost jet black color and a strong back bone of malty goodness. Bitterness varies from example to example. Most American brewed versions are aggressively hopped like Great Lakes Blackout Stout or Victory Storm King.
Due to the higher ABV than most other beer styles, RIS will warm you as you drink them which makes them an outstanding fall and winter beer.
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