All About Stout

[assman]

Someone just gave me a 6 of Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout with the recommendation that I drink it with a dozen or so fresh oysters.

I am going to explore that this weekend.

[TomCrac]

looks innerestin'. 6.9 is kind of high for a stout no?

[MakersTeleMark]

looks innerestin'. 6.9 is kind of high for a stout no?

No.

[Game Over]

Russian imperials tend to push 10% if memory serves...

[SB]

Buddy shared a Weyerbacher Sunday Morning Stout, aged in Burbon barrels with coffee, recently. Very good, 11.3% ABV. Wood drink again.

[TomCrac]

I thought Russian/Imperial stouts ran higher, 8+. I would think 7% is on the high end of the spectrum for a stout. Eek, 11.3, I don't know if I could get through a pint of that.... Well, I guess if I had to

[east or bust]

This comes to mind..

[Name Redacted]

Here's a good article if you are looking for the difference between various styles of stouts:
https://byo.com/hops/item/1191-oatme...e-of-the-month

[tripice351]

I fucking love it. Googles sez it's a Norwegian beer? Is it imported in the U.S.?

It's indeed brewery in Norway. I've only found it locally at AJ'S Fine Foods years ago. Stouts are easily my favorite beer, and this one still stands out in my memory as one of the most delicious and drinkable.

I've had more luck finding non stout brews from Aass at local liquor stores.

[riser4]

I tried 14th Star's Imperial Stout last night. Didn't like. Too bitter.

[SB]

I tried 14th Star's Imperial Stout last night. Didn't like. Too bitter.

Probably too much roasted malt, little goes a long way.

[riser4]

Probably too much roasted malt, little goes a long way.

Possibly. However everything they make is too bitter. Their "Pilsner" is pretty very much a pale ale. They make a maple stout too. Don't like. Bitter. With a weird maple syrup thing going on. Nice folk though. VTNG vet. Making a go of it. Everybody else around here likes their beer. So I'm the oddball I guess. I still go try their stuff.

[supermodel159]

Winter is coming...thank you for this thread.

[TomCrac]

Tried this out last night... Pretty good. Just a touch sweeter than ideal for me but still glad I got it.

[SB]

Possibly. However everything they make is too bitter. Their "Pilsner" is pretty very much a pale ale. They make a maple stout too. Don't like. Bitter. With a weird maple syrup thing going on. Nice folk though. VTNG vet. Making a go of it. Everybody else around here likes their beer. So I'm the oddball I guess. I still go try their stuff.

It could be in how you taste things.
Or it could be their water.

[east or bust]

This was gud.

[digitaldeath]

Not exotic but murphys tastes like a milkshake

[riser4]

Not exotic but murphys tastes like a milkshake

There is a time and place for milkshakes.

[booner]

This shit is the yums! I can't get enough of it now that it's finally cold here

[riser4]

Dear TGR;

I do not drink alcohol as a rule before noon. However I have been made aware of a "Breakfast" Stout. Is it OK to drink it other than at breakfast?

Yours Truly,

Confused Stout Lover

[SB]

Drinking an Old Rasputin

[Soups]

As already mentioned Old Rasputin and Stone's Xocovesa

The Xocovesa is just so damn good, perfect balance of a mexican hot chocolate and milk stout. Little pricey, but worth it. Was $18 a six pack at Argonaut in Denver.

[moose pit]

Fernie Brewing has a nice coffee milk stout that I may have to obtain more of... and Grandville Island has a dark chocolate stout that pulls the bitter out and makes for a good desert drink if you like the dark chocolate flavours.

[booner]

Dear TGR;

I do not drink alcohol as a rule before noon. However I have been made aware of a "Breakfast" Stout. Is it OK to drink it other than at breakfast?

Yours Truly,

Confused Stout Lover

As your attorney I advise you to go buy some and figure it out

[strawjack]

"This seasonal specialty is brewed with organic pale malt and almost two gallons of VT maple syrup per barrel. This cellar aged brew is a huge, rich, and strong stout with a maple twist and is deceivingly drinkable. Designed to keep you warm on sub-zero nights and for sipping with a fine meal or dessert."

Figured last night was a good time to try this one. First sip was a definite 'whoa!' But my palate quickly adjusted and it went down smooth. Once finished I took the dog for our daily fatbike run and I stayed plenty warm.

Thanks FD for the hook.