I’m impressed. Hopfenstark’s Kamarad Friedrich delivers everything I look for in a classic Russian imperial stout: an unpretentious sipper with significant weight and character. On top of that, it has stood the test of time by showing only mild oxidation which adds a pleasant layer to the overall drinking experience. Wow.
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1848 Imperial Russian Stout | Brasserie Artisanale Albion
Every now and then I’ll come by a beer that is perfect as is – delivering flavour, balance, drinkability, and intrigue. Albion’s 1848 is all of that. Yet, I consider this a humble brew. Far from pretentious, the beer simply presents itself quietly, stripped of excess while delivering an epic drinking experience.
Snowbird’s Paradise | Brasserie Mille-Îles
I really like this as a stout but not being able to pick up any of the attributes on the label and paying a high price for a specialty brew leaves me disappointed. Whoever let this pass… you had to pivot and make the most of a less-than-ideal-situation. Sticking to your guns made you look bad.
Beerfection | Craft Beer Reviews | Montreal, Canada 