This barrel-aged Imperial Stout from Cigar City Brewing is dedicated to Georgy Zhukov.  Arguably one of the World War II's finest generals and a man bold enough to appreciate the rich, complex flavors of a beer brewed to match the intensity of a Russian winter.  Like military geniuses, Russian Imperial Stouts reach their peak with a little age on them! 

Opaque black in color, the aroma has notes of espresso, chocolate, dark sweet toffee and hints of blackstrap molasses.  The flavor starts with an unsweetened chocolate character and supporting notes of herbal dryness from English hop varietals.  It then moves into dark toffee sweetness and closes with a slap of roasty espresso.