Russian Imperial Stout
Russian Imperial Stout is an English Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: British-Style Imperial Stout. It typically presents as ranging from dark copper typical of some historic examples, to very dark more typical of contemporary examples.
Notes: This style was also originally called ‘Russian Imperial Stout’.
- ABV
- 7.0%-12.0%
- IBU
- 45-65
- OG
- 1.080-1.100
- FG
- 1.020-1.030
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:7.0%-12.0%
ABW:5.5%-9.5%
IBU:45-65
Perceived Bitterness:
Medium and should not overwhelm the overall balance. The bitterness may be higher in darker versions while maintaining balance with sweet malt.
Color & Appearance
SRM:20-35+
EBC:40-70+
Clarity:
Opaque in darker versions. When clarity is perceivable, chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures.
Gravity & Body
Original Gravity:1.080-1.100
Original Gravity °P:19.3-23.7
Final Gravity:1.020-1.030
Final Gravity °P:5.1-7.6
Body:
Full
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Extremely rich malty flavor, often expressed as toffee or caramel, and may be accompanied by very low roasted malt astringency.
Hop Profile:
Very low to medium, with floral, citrus or herbal qualities.
Fermentation Character:
High alcohol content is evident. Fruity esters if present are medium to high.
Diacetyl should not be present.
2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .
No beers have been reviewed in this style.