Ridgeway Imperial Russian Stout

Slow, extended ageing before bottling differentiates this style from simply being a strong stout or porter. It makes Ridgeway Imperial Russian Stout considerably more vinous and sharp than an export stout. There is just that little nod towards a lambic beer, with very roast and very bitter flavours. The bitterness mellows over time in the bottle so the style is not intended to be overtly hoppy.

Ridgeway Imperial Russian Stout is a Russian imperial stout from Oxfordshire’s Ridgeway Brewery. Named after The Ridgeway, a historic British trade route running 87 miles from Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon, Ridgeway Brewery brews a range of traditional English ales and stouts. Ridgeway Imperial Russian Stout is aged slowly to give the beer considerably more vinous, sharp character alongside strong roasted, bitter flavours. Pouring a jet black colour, Ridgeway Imperial Russian Stout offers up aromas of liquorice and roasted malts. The flavour is strong and rich, with coffee notes minging with more unusual woody, sherry-esque flavours. Buy Ridgeway Imperial Russian Stout for a beer to be enjoyed slowly, appreciating the complex flavours and dark character of this rich, brooding beer.