Evil Twin Even More Jesus
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Tasting Notes
The aroma opens with dark chocolate, espresso, and a wave of bourbon-adjacent warmth despite no barrel aging — the malt bill alone drives that richness. On the palate expect dense layers of roasted grain, bittersweet cocoa, dried dark fruit, and molasses, with the alcohol integrated but present. The body is full and almost chewy, coating the mouth without being syrupy. The finish is long and roasty with a lingering bitterness that balances the sweetness.
About the Brewery
Evil Twin is a nomadic Danish-founded brewing operation associated with Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø, who began contracting production across Europe and the US around 2010. The brand eventually established a physical brewpub presence in New York. Evil Twin built its reputation on a broad, irreverently named catalog that spans ultra-heavy stouts to light lagers, with strong credibility in the craft community particularly around big, experimental dark beers.
Food Pairings
A wedge of aged Stilton or Roquefort works well because the beer's roasty bitterness cuts through the fat and salt of the cheese. Braised short ribs or beef brisket pair naturally since the malt intensity matches the depth of long-cooked meat. Dark chocolate brownies or a flourless chocolate torte echo the cocoa notes in the beer without one overwhelming the other. Vanilla ice cream used as a float softens the roast and lets the sweetness come forward in a different way.
Style Guide
Russian Imperial Stout originated as a high-strength export stout brewed in England for the Russian Imperial Court in the 18th century, prized partly because the elevated alcohol helped it survive the long journey. Defining characteristics are intense roasted malt flavors — coffee, dark chocolate, tar — a full to very full body, and ABVs typically ranging from 9% to 13% or higher. It sits above an Export or Foreign Extra Stout in strength and intensity, and unlike a barrel-aged variant it relies entirely on malt character rather than wood or spirit influence for its complexity.