KGB Russian Imperial Stout, one of the Widmer’s boldest and most beloved creations, is officially back as the fourth and final release in Widmer’s 40 Years of Cheers anniversary celebration.
First poured at the Widmer Brothers Pub in 1998, KGB is a dark, decadent Russian Imperial Stout created by longtime Widmer brewer Ben Dobler. The beer quickly earned cult status among pub regulars, eventually making its way into bottles as part of the W-Series in 2011 before becoming a rare and occasional draught-only sighting. Now, for a limited time, KGB returns to Portland taps where it first made its name.
At 9.3% ABV and 65 IBUs, KGB is an extremely rich and complex stout with tremendous body and mouthfeel. Layers of roasty malt character deliver bold chocolate and coffee aromas, while spicy hop notes and significant hopping help balance the beer’s formidable malt backbone. Brewed with Pale, Roast, C-60L, Chocolate and Midnight Wheat malts—and hopped with Alchemy, Zeus, Cascade and Willamette—KGB pours deep, opaque black with a thick brown foam and a warming finish that hides its strength remarkably well.
KGB Russian Imperial Stout marks the final chapter of Widmer’s 40 Years of Cheers campaign, which celebrates four iconic beers—one from each decade of Widmer Brothers’ history—that helped shape Portland’s craft beer scene. Like the releases before it, KGB is available exclusively on draft at select Portland-area bars, pubs and eateries for a limited time.
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