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Matryoshka (2021)

Fort George Brewery

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Astoria, OR


Tavour Rating

4.25

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Style

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Stout - Russian Imperial

ABV

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12.8%

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A Note on This Beer

When Fort George drops Matryoshka Imperial Stout, Dark Beer fans across the Pacific Northwest drop whatever they’re doing. Suddenly, a drive out to the tiny coastal town of Astoria, Oregon starts to look a lot more reasonable!

This year’s version is really something special — even the brewers call it their “best Matryoshka yet!” Judging by the mammoth 4.46 Untappd rating, fans agree.

To create this one-off release, the brewers aged Matryoshka (2021) a full year in a combination of Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Westward Whisky barrels. Every sip overflows with smooth, oaky vanilla, rich, roasty coffee, and hints of barrel char. Dave Coyne — Fort George’s ‘barrel baron’ — describes it as “reminiscent of melted chocolate and vanilla bean ice cream.”

We’d add a drizzle of espresso to the mix, but other than that, Dave’s description is spot on. Open it now and you can bask in Matryoshka’s boozy complexity, or cellar it for a year or two, where it will grow even smoother and more chocolatey with each day. Or, snag two and try both!

If you’re not in the Northwest, that drive out to Astoria might be a little TOO long, even for such an incredible beer. Luckily, we’ve got a little stash to share. 

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Reviews

4.25

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241 Ratings

BcOneSeven

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3.0
Sweet, but a little thin
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betsy34

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4.5
This was really good. Surprisingly thick.
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patrick37

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4.25
Great flavor, thought it was a little boozy but would buy again.
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Hanibalsmith

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5.0
Amazing. Wish I bought 2
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trevine

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5.0
Absolutely delicious
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alexthezieg

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4.0
Deep chocolatey stout. Great for sharing
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ShonT

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4.0
Really good- would buy again for sure
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chris2157

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4.25
Solid with a lot of chocolate notes.
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jorge545

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4.0
Classic flavors
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Jason_ShepHoff

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4.5
Rich, thick, and caramelly with an abundance of whiskey and oak. Fantastic on a cold winter day!
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DLR426

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4.5
Smooth and rich with a lot of dark bittersweet chocolate notes. Aging the second bottle so I’ll report back next year for an update.
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encore

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4.5
Super smooth and rich. The Bourbon and whiskey flavors are just enough to not be overpowering. Extremely tasty.
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Acole583

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5.0
One of the best stouts I’ve had. Like espresso and ice cream, well balanced vanilla and almost a cherry flavor. Comes across very smooth but complex with many flavors working at different times. Medium bodied as well, which makes it easy to drink
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Kmpease

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4.75
Great beer
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Mattd5454

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4.75
Delicious notes of oak and coffee. Nice smooth booze.
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Darkstar1984

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3.0
Standard Stout. Nothing special
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Nikkijordyn

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3.0
I absolutely loved this. Fabulous BA Stout!
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mathieux68

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4.25
Nice stout with warming, bourbon notes, but a little too much oak for me. A good beer nonetheless.
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chad213

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3.75
Reasonably balanced, but a bit hot off the rip. Would drink again, but not rushing back.
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kevalv

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4.25
Could have a bit more body. Good Russian Imperial with the barrel adding a more prominent booziness to the beer.
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alex176

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5.0
I enjoyed everything of it; one of my favorites
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ben13182

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4.75
Dark, deep, and delicious.
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Dcykiert

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4.0
This is surprisingly light bodied. Almost get a whipped sensation from it. It’s pillowy soft. At first I loved it. Then I started wanting a bit more viscosity so the flavors would linger a bit more. And it is definitely full of flavor. Booze supremely well hidden. Overall a very nice beer .
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Mikebikesforbeer

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4.0
Bakers chocolate and bourbon
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sean104

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4.0
Solid 4 not as good as I was expecting to be honest
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jay1989

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3.0
Kinda boozy, not really a fan. A step above a drain pour
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WellTraveledBrew

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5.0
Extremely balanced this thing is incredible
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CoachBrobb890

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4.5
Outstanding stout. Not overly sweet or boozy. Perfect for sipping in front of the fire.
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michael2357

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3.25
Last year's was better
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Artsbrews

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4.5
A great stout
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mark2143

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5.0
Not really a 5 but better than a 4. I didn't get the heat a lot of "critics" complained about. I thought this was a super solid no frills BA Stout!
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kellen43

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5.0
This was a stellar stout. The chocolate notes were so strong I had to check to make sure there weren't adjuncts in there
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Mikey

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4.25
Complex. 🍻🥃
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tsmo65

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4.0
Thin but a classic BA stout profile
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Jmar

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4.25
Rich, chocolate, good barrel
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SotaHaze

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4.75
Exquisite. The whiskey and bourbon is prominent, but not overpowering. So smooth and flavorful. Chocolate and vanilla notes give it a really nice sweetness.
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currer

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3.0
Tastes like a stout
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Togepi258

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5.0
Great barrel presence
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corey1078

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4.25
Definitely a RIS - a bit roasty but pretty smooth and not bitter, but not much Barrel.
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shuhei1

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4.25
deep and clean
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jeff455

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4.0
Chocolate with present barrel
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mike42

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4.0
Pretty good, boozy and not overly sweet, very much enjoyed!
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Mad0gg13

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3.75
Thin
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Kgrem718

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5.0
This was hands down one of the best Russian imperials I’ve ever had the pleasure of enjoying. Smooth, with a beautiful bourbon finish. I wish I’d gotten more than one.
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kevin1749

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3.5
Roasty, boozy and thick. Also getting a licorice flavor. Kind of reminds me of The Abyss.
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stephen2623

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4.5
Great balance of coffee and oak notes, and an overall delicious brew. Cheers!
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GetKrunkHoe

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5.0
bomb. forgot to rate this from last year. but this made an impression on me.
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calbear

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4.0
Whiskey is very prominent in this beer. Chocolate and coffee notes are subtle and understated. Vanilla appears after beer sets for a little and is a nice addition.
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JAK408

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5.0
Wonderful, deep, flavorful barrel notes. Easy drinkin'.
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Ahotpablo

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4.25
very good, not a full BA.
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