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Overview: Gamayun Russian Imperial Stout Extract Version is a rich, complex imperial stout brewed with Bewitched Amber Ale Brewing Extract, Northwest Pale Ale Brewing Extract, BrewMax LME Robust, and Safale S-04 yeast. It is dark, smooth, malty, and built for brewers who love bold stout flavor.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a dark imperial stout with roasted malt character, coffee notes, dark chocolate, caramel undertones, balanced bitterness, a full creamy mouthfeel, and a smooth finish with little alcohol heat.

IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE

Fermentation Note: This is a strong, high-gravity stout with a lot of fermentables. Place your fermenter somewhere safe in case foam or liquid escapes during fermentation.

WHAT YOU GET

  • 1 Can Bewitched Amber Ale Brewing Extract
  • 1 Can Northwest Pale Ale Brewing Extract
  • 2 Packets of Dry Brewing Yeast under the lids of the brewing extracts
  • 1 Packet BrewMax LME Robust
  • 1 Packet Safale S-04 Dry Ale Yeast
  • 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

FOR FANS OF

Bell's Brewery Expedition Stout

Founders Imperial Stout

Russian imperial stouts

Big, dark, roasty beers

BREW SPECS

Style: Stouts & Porters
Flavor: Malty, roasty, coffee, dark chocolate, caramel, smooth, and full-bodied
ABV: 9.6%
SRM (Color): 25
IBU (Bitterness): 63
Original Gravity: 1.098
Final Gravity: 1.024
Batch Size: 8 liters / about 2 gallons

BREW TIME

Brew Day: About 30 minutes

Fermentation: 3 weeks

Carbonation and Conditioning: 4–8 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 8–12 weeks or longer

Conditioning Note: Big imperial stouts usually become smoother and more complex with extended conditioning.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: Gamayun Russian Imperial Stout Extract Version is a great choice for brewers who want a big, dark, smooth stout with roasted malt depth, balanced bitterness, and rich coffee-and-chocolate character. It is bold, complex, and worth the wait.

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars
Based on 7 reviews
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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    5 years ago
    Great Stout longer condition time

    Requires a little patience. Tastes great at 4 weeks conditioning but a little flat. At 2 months conditioning it was perfect (that’s the pic) Just like a high end 4 pack from my favorite KC brewery.

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 years ago
    Great Beer

    Delicious stout; chocolatey and nutty. I brewed this in August/September to have ready for the holidays. It took a looooong time for the bottles to get carbonated. The Gamayun took about two months while every other beer I’ve brewed took a couple of days. It’s worth the wait though because this beer needs some conditioning anyway. Goes great with a holiday meal.

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 years ago
    Great beer !!! Just needs time

    This beer has been conditioning for 4 wks. I tried a bottle just to see where it is at and I must say this is going to be a GREAT beer !!! Very good head great flavor It will be even better a month from now. This beer just needs some time to become a fantastic brew !★★★★★

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    5 years ago
    good flavor

    brewed per the instructions flavor is good just not a lot of carbonation.

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    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 years ago
    Amazing Taste

    Great Flavor! Also really good ABV. Let set for at least 5 months after bottling to get the best flavor possible.