Russian Imperial Stout NHC06

Category 13: Stout

Gold Medal NHC 2006

Thomas Eibner, St Paul, Minn., Russian Imperial Stout, Saint Paul Homebrewers Club

"RIS"

Russian Imperial Stout

Ingredients for 15 U.S. gallons (56.7 liters)

72.5     lb (32.88 kg) two-row pale malt

3.0       lb (1.36 kg) dextrin malt

3.0       lb (1.36 kg) chocolate malt

3.0       lb (1.36 kg) Durst 16°L crystal malt

3.0       lb (1.36 kg) flaked barley

3.0       lb (1.36 kg) roast barley

1.88     lb (0.85 kg) chocolate wheat malt

1.5       lb (0.68 kg) aromatic malt

1.5       lb (0.68 kg) black patent malt

1.5       lb  (0.68 kg) Special B malt

1.5       lb (0.68 kg) wheat malt

6.0       oz (170 g) Magnum pellet hops, 15.5% alpha acid (60 min.)

1.5       oz (43 g) Fuggles pellet hops, 4% alpha acid (20 min.)

6.0       oz (170 g) E.K. Goldings pellet hops, 4.3% alpha acid (0 min.)

Wyeast No. 1728 Scottish ale yeast

Original Specific Gravity: 1.135

Final Specific Gravity: Unknown

Boiling Time: 60 minutes

Directions

Mash grains at 152° F (67° C) for 60 minutes.

Judges' Comments

"Sweet roast, dark fruit, hops evident. Some caramel toffee. Nice bitterness arrives after fruit disappears. Alcohol warmth is nice, not overpowering. A very nice RIS. Not sure what to change, except the sweetness is a touch high for my taste, but it's well balanced."

"Multitude of flavors grab the palate and take off. Wow, very good example. What a burst of flavor that lasts and lasts. Well done."