WHO: Odell Brewing Co. WHAT: Jolly Russian Imperial Stout (13.3% ABV) WHEN & WHERE: Available now in very limited quantities as a single 12oz bottle across Odell’s 18-state distribution footprint (Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Utah). ABOUT: A bit of info from Odell: Bridging the Baltic and Caribbean Seas, Jolly Russian is a rich Russian Imperial Stout stowed away in Rum Barrels for aging. Dark as night and thick as the raging sea, this brew boasts notes of coffee and cocoa with waves of oak, spiced molasses, dried fruit and vanilla from the planks. It’s dangerously delicious! MY THOUGHTS: Jolly Russian is the perfect example of Russian Imperial Stout, yet with an interesting twist: most Russian Imperial Stouts I’ve seen have been aged in bourbon barrels, whereas this one is rum-aged. I think this is my favorite Russian Imp. Stout ever! And it’s just in … |
Source: Colorado Beer Girl
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