North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Russian Stout

Pros: Rich, Complex, Roasty, Delicious!
Cons: I cannot find ANYTHING wrong with this beer!

North Coast Brewing Company is a craft brewing operation located in Fort Bragg, California. This brewery produces about 10 beers throughout the year and many of them are very rich and distinct. This product, Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout is...

Pros: Sinfully delicious stout
Cons: None come to mind

Rasputin had to die, that much was clear. For too long this mysterious and enigmatic cleric had exerted an undo influence on many in the Imperial Russian Court, most notably on its female members and above all the Czarina herself. He was reputed even to...

Pros: so roasty and bittersweet, perfect for drinking alone
Cons: I hope you like espresso.

I've had an emotionally exhausting day. Fortunately for me, Old Rasputin Imperial Russian Stout is sold at the grocery store. I am sure nobody understood emotional exhaustion as well as Imperialist Russians, so I felt confident a glass or two ...

Pros: Unique- among the worlds elite beers
Cons: Price

I see lot's of reviews on this beer, good reviews.. Why because this beer rocks Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout is the best beer I have ever had the pleasure of drinking, and apparently I'm not alone according to the world beer championship Beverage ...

Pros: Rich, full-bodied, potent beer made to be savored. A true classic.
Cons: If you're a fan of stouts, absolutely none.

"For (your) health!" is a common Russian toast, and this beer would do no harm to the rich Russian heritage of fine (and potent) drink to be sure. This product is a truly fine take on the Russian Imperial Stout tradition and the best I've tasted on ...

Pros: Rich and wonderful
Cons: Not a starter beer

Yawn

Just got home after 16 hours of work. It's late and I have that dreamy, head nodding kind of fatigue. All I want to do is sip a beer, write a little review and hit the sack. Not just any beer but a great beer. I ransacked the...

Pros: Big, black, and sweet!
Cons: Limited availability

When people learn that I'm a beer writer and beer judge, the first question they always ask is "What's your favorite beer?" Usually I say that I don't have one, or that whatever I've got in my hand at the moment is my favorite. Truth is, I...

Pros: Lots of alcohol
Cons: Lots of alcohol

First off, let me admit to you that I am quite buzzed as my suddenly clumsy digits attempt in vain to strike the right kyes. The reason for my mildly inebriated state is not rampant alcoholism, despite what that damn intervention said. No gentle...

Pros: Deeply complex, powerful, high in alcohol. Rich mix of flavors
Cons: Don't plan on doing anything after drinking one.

North Coast Brewing Co. is in Fort Bragg, California, about 150 miles north of San Francisco, in Mendocino County. Fort Bragg was a 19th century whaling point, as referenced by the picture of a whale’s tail on each of the brewery’s labels. The brewery...

Pros: Makes you appreciate all the English did for Russian tsars
Cons: sometimes a little too heavy

It's late October and the thermometer is beginning to plummet. This is the kind of night when I need a strong, heavy beer to fortify my soul. This would be a great spot for a Russian Imperial Stout. As fate would have it, I have a bottle of Old...

Pros: Great body, complex flavor, very enjoyable!
Cons: Hard to find, expensive.

What an experience! I don't think there is another beer this complex and smooth at the same time. Perfect for the beer conesiure!

When a friend of mine found this and told me the name, I first thought "WOW! What a clever name."...

Pros: Smooth, Dark and tasty
Cons: Not availble far beyond California, if even most places there.

Wow, I tried this brew after seeing it on the "Top Brews" list on Beeradvocate.com. I have always been a fan of Stouts and being from Mendocino County, CA just one hour's drive from the birthplace of this beer, it seemed like a match made in heaven. ...

Pros: Character, rich flavor, beautiful bitterness, fantastic with hearty foods
Cons: Can be overpowering for some people not accustomed to stouts

Old Rasputin was built for those with hearty souls and an interest in adventure. My first time tasting this brew was amid a gathering of beer lovers. It was my first time tasting an Imperial Stout and, needless to say, I had no idea of what was to be ...

Pros: Strong rich taste
Cons: Carbonated

This is one heck of a stout. If you enjoy stiff heavy stouts, this is definitely up your ally. Old Rasputin, despite its name, is not a Russian brew. It actually originates from England. However, this tasty beverage was one of the favorites of the...

Pros: everything!
Cons: may be hard to find in some markets

The fact that this beer is sold in 4-packs should clue you in that you're not going to get just a mere beer. Upon first sniff, I thought, "Is this a wine, or a beer?" Gorgeously black in its body, this is a visual feast before you even try it....