Picked up this year's Stone Russian Imperial Stout, which they've rebranded as the Totalitarian.
On the plus side, it's less sweet and less reedy than their old RIS. But the mouthfeel is still very thin for a RIS, and lacks the caramelized sugar notes typical of the style. Stone just doesn't seem to know how to make a good RIS. But it's not the worst one I've had.
On the plus side, it's less sweet and less reedy than their old RIS. But the mouthfeel is still very thin for a RIS, and lacks the caramelized sugar notes typical of the style. Stone just doesn't seem to know how to make a good RIS. But it's not the worst one I've had.