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Stone Brewing's Totalitarian is a bold Imperial Russian Stout from Escondido, California, weighing in at 10.6% ABV. Jet-black in the glass with a fluffy chocolate head, it delivers layers of dark fruit, rich chocolate and coffee. The palate is surprisingly smooth for its strength, with deeply roasted malts balanced by assertive hop character that keeps the beer from becoming cloying. The finish is dry and warming, with lingering notes of bittersweet chocolate and malty depth.