We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If stout is the king of dark beers, then imperial stout is the emperor. Stronger than dark ales and lagers, stout beer is characterized by ...

The latest covers non-barrel aged imperial stout, of which we just blind-tasted a whopping 102 examples. Every time I begin work on one of these “Let’s Talk Beer Styles” pieces as a ...

The Vermont-based brewery is known for its IPAs, but beer fans should also seek out this imperial stout. It’s a big robust roast coffee and chocolate up front that you would expect, but there is ...

151; -- Beer Man is a weekly profile of beers from across the country and around the world.This week: B.O.R.I.S. the Crusher Oatmeal Imperial Stout Hoppin' Frog Brewing Co., Akron, Ohio hoppinfrog ...

If you enjoy both imperial stouts and pumpkin beers, this is the beer for you. Otherwise, stay far away from the pumpkin-spiced stout. It’s just a little too much. This seasonal imperial stout ...

Whichever type you are, the season calls for big, warming beers — the type sipped slowly from a snifter, ideally in front of a crackling fire. Russian imperial stout is the perfect choice.

To check out the previous companion piece on the history of imperial stout as a beer style, click here. Consider this question for a moment: Are there currently more barrel-aged imperial stouts in ...

Also known as the Russian imperial stout, this typically pitch-black beer is known for its dark, roasted malts, bold and robust flavors, and high alcohol content, which can push 15 percent.

North Coast Old Rasputin Russian imperial stout — One of my all-time favorite beers, Old Rasputin is at once malty, roasty and bittersweet, with notes of dark fruit, dark chocolate and black coffee.