Butters 0 #1 March 30, 2011 I'm looking for stouts to try (the darker and stronger the better). Lately I've been drinking stouts that have been aged in whisky/ey or bourbon barrels ... delicious!"That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #2 March 30, 2011 Only if they're under a size 8.Deschutes' Obsidian Stout ain't bad. I find myself drinking more porters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #3 March 30, 2011 If you find yourself in Reno, go to Brew Brothers and try their double chocolate caramel stout. Unfortunately, I think you can only get it at the pub, but ... yum. Stouts and porters, now this is my kind of thread. None of that damn how much hops can we put in the beer IPA shit. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #4 March 30, 2011 Quote Only if they're under a size 8.Deschutes' Obsidian Stout ain't bad. I find myself drinking more porters. better than jumping them! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #5 March 30, 2011 Quote If you find yourself in Reno, go to Brew Brothers and try their double chocolate caramel stout. Unfortunately, I think you can only get it at the pub, but ... yum. Stouts and porters, now this is my kind of thread. None of that damn how much hops can we put in the beer IPA shit. Double chocolate caramel stout ... I want, I want. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #6 March 30, 2011 Quote Quote If you find yourself in Reno, go to Brew Brothers and try their double chocolate caramel stout. Unfortunately, I think you can only get it at the pub, but ... yum. Stouts and porters, now this is my kind of thread. None of that damn how much hops can we put in the beer IPA shit. Double chocolate caramel stout ... I want, I want. Young's double chocolate stout is amazing! and I know that one's available outside of pub's. But you kinda have to go to a specialty place not just a grocery store. I get mine at World of Beer or Total Wine, but I don't know if they have those near you.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #7 March 30, 2011 Quote Quote Quote If you find yourself in Reno, go to Brew Brothers and try their double chocolate caramel stout. Unfortunately, I think you can only get it at the pub, but ... yum. Stouts and porters, now this is my kind of thread. None of that damn how much hops can we put in the beer IPA shit. Double chocolate caramel stout ... I want, I want. Young's double chocolate stout is amazing! and I know that one's available outside of pub's. But you kinda have to go to a specialty place not just a grocery store. I get mine at World of Beer or Total Wine, but I don't know if they have those near you.... I like Young's double chocolate stout from the tap ... have been unimpressed from the bottle (and can). Lately I've been drinking Goose Island Bourbon County Stout and Night Stalker."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #8 March 30, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote If you find yourself in Reno, go to Brew Brothers and try their double chocolate caramel stout. Unfortunately, I think you can only get it at the pub, but ... yum. Stouts and porters, now this is my kind of thread. None of that damn how much hops can we put in the beer IPA shit. Double chocolate caramel stout ... I want, I want. Young's double chocolate stout is amazing! and I know that one's available outside of pub's. But you kinda have to go to a specialty place not just a grocery store. I get mine at World of Beer or Total Wine, but I don't know if they have those near you.... I like Young's double chocolate stout from the tap ... have been unimpressed from the bottle (and can). Lately I've been drinking Goose Island Bourbon County Stout and Night Stalker. Are those actually chocolatey like Young's? I've tried a lot of "chocolate" beers and they've never actually tasted chocolatey at all. There are hints and whispers of it but no actual "yea thats chocolate" taste. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #9 March 30, 2011 QuoteQuoteLately I've been drinking Goose Island Bourbon County Stout and Night Stalker. Are those actually chocolatey like Young's? I've tried a lot of "chocolate" beers and they've never actually tasted chocolatey at all. There are hints and whispers of it but no actual "yea thats chocolate" taste. Neither of those are chocolate. Goose Island Big John is chocolate but good luck finding it ..."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #10 March 30, 2011 Tommy used to make the best Cherry Stout, R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #11 March 30, 2011 Goose Island is easy to find, just get off I-90 at the Ohio Street Exit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #12 March 30, 2011 QuoteI'm looking for stouts to try (the darker and stronger the better). Lately I've been drinking stouts that have been aged in whisky/ey or bourbon barrels ... delicious! Go to Manchester!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #13 March 30, 2011 >I'm looking for stouts to try (the darker and stronger the better). Here's a quick list of my favorites: Lost Abbey Older Viscosity. Darkest, strongest stout you will ever try. Barrel aged. Looks like old motor oil. Lost Abbey Angel's Share. Avoid 2009, but the rest of the years are great. Barrel aged in bourbon barrels. Goose Island Bourbon County. Another great one. Let this one age a few years; it just gets better. Deschutes Abyss. If you ever see this anywhere - buy it. A truly great stout. Aged in bourbon and pinot barrels. Deschutes Obsidian. Not as complex as abyss but a good stout. Firestone Walker 14th Anniversary. Very rare but very good. Firestone Walker Velvet Merlin. Also a barrel aged stout. Easier to find than 14th. Port Brewing/Santa's Little Helper (barrel aged edition) Nice stout, less aggressive than some of the others here. Label was banned by the California liquor board! Swooper Stout. Available only in San Diego. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #14 March 30, 2011 >Are those actually chocolatey like Young's? Some of the most chocolatey beers I've had have had no actual chocolate in them. I make a stout that gets its color/flavor from darker grains that has a lot of chocolate and caramel flavor in it - but all just grain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kawisixer01 0 #15 March 30, 2011 Some of goose island stuff is pretty good. If you come north of the border look for new glarus stuff. I am a pretty avid new glarus brewery drinker. Also like some of the stuff out of point (stevens point), minhas (monroe), capital (madison), and of Grays right here in Janesville. Grays has an awesome "bully porter". I definately believe in "Drink Local"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #16 March 30, 2011 Quote Stouts and porters, now this is my kind of thread. None of that damn how much hops can we put in the beer IPA shit. I've had a stout or two that seemed to be trying to find the upper limits of hopping. I have to agree with you. It's all about balance and style, not a bittering contest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin442 0 #17 March 30, 2011 I’m brewing a chocolate cherry stout right now that should finish just over 8%ABV. It’s the chocolate stout with lactose sugar that I usually do but I am adding 3 lbs of cherry pure to the secondary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #18 March 31, 2011 Quote Quote Stouts and porters, now this is my kind of thread. None of that damn how much hops can we put in the beer IPA shit. I've had a stout or two that seemed to be trying to find the upper limits of hopping. I have to agree with you. It's all about balance and style, not a bittering contest. Simple: make a Black & Tan outta Guinness & Victory Hop Devil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trafficdiver 8 #19 March 31, 2011 Quote Lost Abbey Older Viscosity. Darkest, strongest stout you will ever try. Barrel aged. Looks like old motor oil. MMMmmmm. SOoo boozy. Sooo good. My favorite is Berkshire Brewing Company Russian Imperial Stout on a nitrogen line. The nitro gives it the creamy perfection. Also big fan of Pretty Things Babbayaga because it's so weird. Troubadour Obscura is my favorite Belgian stout. O'Hara's is the best Irish Stout. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #20 March 31, 2011 victorys "storm king stout" isnt bad, along with brew dogs "rip itde" sam adams makes a real good chocolate bock as well.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #21 March 31, 2011 >Troubadour Obscura is my favorite Belgian stout. I'll have to try to track that one down next time I'm at Port's bottle shop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
