Imperial stout
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Imperial stout, also known as "Russian Imperial Stout" or "Imperial Russian Stout," is a strong dark beer or stout that was originally brewed by Thrale's brewery in London, England for export to the court of Catherine the Great, the Tsar of Russia at the time, as "Thrale's Entire Porter". It has a high alcohol content - nine or ten percent abv is common. Imperial stout exhibits enormously powerful malt flavors, hints of dark fruits, and is often quite rich, resembling a chocolate dessert.
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