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Blackout Stout

A Russian Imperial Stout with a hearty malt body and bold hop flavor.

ABV: 9.0% ABW: 7.2% IBU: 85
   
AVAILABILITY:
2010: February - March

TYPE/STYLE:
Imperial Stout: Originated from recipes that British brewers tailored for the czars and czarinas of the Russian Imperial court.

FOOD COMPLEMENTS:
Grilled red meats and chocolate desserts.

BRAND NAME:
Named after the infamous "Blackout of 2003" that left the northeastern United States in complete darkness, but resulted in old-fashioned neighborhood porch parties and down-home fun.

AWARDS:
  • Gold Medal, 2008 World Beer Cup
  • Gold Medal, 2006 World Beer Championships
  • Gold Medal, 2006 World Beer Cup
  • Gold Medal, 2003 World Beer Championships
  • Gold Medal, 2003 World Beer Championships (as Emmett's Imperial Stout)
  • Silver Medal, 1996 World Beer Championships (as Emmett's Imperial Stout)


Abbreviation Key:

ABV: Alcohol by Volume
ABW: Alcohol by Weight
IBU: International Bittering Unit

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