So I tried my first Imperial Stout last night, and I am wondering if this would be an example of a "big beer". It felt really heavy and malty, but was extremely delicious! Wondering what others think about them?
Jason
Jason
RIS is an example of a big beer. Most are 8% ABV or better. However they are very different from some other big beers like Barleywines, Belgian Strong Ales and IIPAs.Jayfro21 said:So I tried my first Imperial Stout last night, and I am wondering if this would be an example of a "big beer". It felt really heavy and malty, but was extremely delicious! Wondering what others think about them?
Jason
I really like RIS. Many are very sweet but some can be dryer with a strong roast and/or hops bitterness. I have one I'm starting to drink now and I'm planning on brewing the 08.08.08 RIS sometime in the next month.Iordz said:I like RIS once in a while, but I find most too sweet for my taste. I had high expectations for Ale Smith's Speedway Stout, but it fell short, it was just too sweet for me.
They're big-uns, alright! Big, roasty, warm, and complex. I'm a big fan of that style, but a little can go a long way.
TL
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