Widmer Raspberry Russian Limited Edition No. 8 Imperial Stout Craft Beer 65 cl 9.3%

Raspberry and roasted malt aren't an obvious pair - but Widmer Brothers prove it can become something quite special.

Expert description of Widmer Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout Limited Edition No. 8

Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout is a powerful specialty beer from the American brewery Widmer Brothers in Portland, Oregon. The beer is part of the brewery's Limited Edition series, where raspberries are added during fermentation of a classic Russian Imperial Stout. The result is a nearly opaque, dark purple-brown beer with a fine brown head, where warm chocolate and roasted notes meet a pronounced hop bitterness.

Widmer Brothers Brewing was founded in 1984 and helped shape the American craft beer wave from Portland, known for both classic wheat beers and experimental specialty releases like this one.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Raspberry, dark chocolate and roasted malt.

Taste

Rich and complex with raspberry tartness, chocolate and a pronounced hop bitterness.

Finish

Roasted and lightly tart, with lingering bitterness from the hops.

Specifications

Name: Widmer Raspberry Russian
Brewery: Widmer Brothers Brewing
Country/Region: USA, Oregon
Beer style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 9.3%
IBU: 70
Size: 65 CL
Other: Limited Edition No. 8
EAN: 702770036103
Serving suggestion: 10-12°C in a wide snifter glass

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Roasted · Hoppy · Complex

Did You Know?

Widmer Brothers was one of the breweries that helped found the modern American craft beer scene in the 1980s, and their Hefeweizen is considered one of the beers that popularised the American style of wheat beer.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Widmer Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout

Is Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout worth the money?

Yes, for anyone curious about fruited imperial stouts. The combination of raspberry and roasted malt is rare and well balanced.

What does Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout taste like?

It tastes of raspberry, dark chocolate and roasted malt, with a pronounced hop bitterness at 70 IBU.

What food pairs well with Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout?

Try it with dark chocolate cake or berry-based desserts, where the raspberry notes can play off the dish.

What temperature should it be served at?

Serve it at 10-12°C in a wide snifter glass or beer glass.

What does "Limited Edition No. 8" mean?

It refers to Widmer Brothers' numbered series of limited specialty releases, with this raspberry stout being number 8 in the line.

Where is Widmer Brothers from?

The brewery was founded in 1984 in Portland, Oregon, and was a central part of the early American craft beer movement.