Help me find Stouts I'll enjoy

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by SeanBond, Jan 31, 2014.

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  1. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    You are correct that I don't really like coffee, although BCBCS and Big Hugs were perfectly good beers that I'd drink in spite of not liking coffee too much.

    I used to drink Old Rasputin years back (my dad really likes it, but this was before I was really into craft beer, so I don't even remember it too well), and it seems like everyone agrees on that, so I have to give it another try. I've also been meaning to try Ten Fidy and Narwhal, so I'll have to do that as well.

    The reason I've stuck to "high end" stuff is #1 curiosity and #2 the fact that I'll prioritize buying one-offs and limited beers before stuff I see every week (which is why I've had Surly Darkness but not Ten Fidy, which I do see literally every week).



    Thanks guys, keep 'em comin!
     
    #21 SeanBond, Jan 31, 2014
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  2. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    You see the Avatar you already know... Courage Imperial Russian Stout. That one blows all the rest out of the water being a non barrel, non chocolate, non coffee aged stout. FWIW My Opinion Only.
     
    #22 Shroud0fdoom, Jan 31, 2014
  3. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    FW stuff , Parabola, Double Double Barrel . I'd look at Central Waters , they make great beers.
     
    #23 nc41, Jan 31, 2014
  4. mweso2000

    mweso2000 Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2010 Georgia

    I think with any RIS you should be okay. If you really want to go with something complex go with Deschutes The Abyss. One of the best beers I have ever had and worth the $15-$16.
     
    #24 mweso2000, Jan 31, 2014
  5. AaronRodgersMVP12

    AaronRodgersMVP12 Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2013 Wisconsin

    central waters Bourbon Barrel stout is a must. If you can get Bells Expedition stout grab that.
     
    #25 AaronRodgersMVP12, Jan 31, 2014
  6. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    CW BBS
    Ten-Fidy
    Summit Oatmeal Stout (tap only)
    Black Note
     
    #26 gatornation, Jan 31, 2014
  7. kerry4porters

    kerry4porters Maven (1,495) Dec 31, 2012 Arizona

    Sam Adams Merry Maker Is derricious
     
    #27 kerry4porters, Jan 31, 2014
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  8. HoptimusMax1mus

    HoptimusMax1mus Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2012 Arizona

    Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout
    Firestone Velvet Merlin
    Deshuttes Obsidian
    Left Hand Milk Stout

    Those are my go to Stouts.
     
    #28 HoptimusMax1mus, Jan 31, 2014
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  9. BH712

    BH712 Initiate (0) Jan 29, 2014 District of Columbia

    Also Hardywood Gingerbread Stout, but the OP would have to trade for it, since it's only available in Virginia. I was talking to someone whose cousin is a brewer there and he said that Jim Koch actually stole their recipe and brewed Merry Maker as a direct imitator.
     
    #29 BH712, Jan 31, 2014
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  10. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    I like Bells Kalamazoo Stout too.
     
    #30 nc41, Jan 31, 2014
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  11. AUGRAD06

    AUGRAD06 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2014 Alabama

    Kalamazoo Stout is fantastic and you might also look at Chocolate Yeti by Great Divide.
     
    #31 AUGRAD06, Jan 31, 2014
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  12. StLeasy

    StLeasy Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2013 Illinois

    Founders Imperial Stout is by far my favorite. Most Russians (less BA) are just too sweet for me.
    Schlafly's Irish Stout (~imperial at 8%) is another one far from sweet. It's also out now
    You might be a fan of scotch ales like Founders Dirty Bastard, too.
     
    #32 StLeasy, Jan 31, 2014
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  13. Petey_the_Quiet

    Petey_the_Quiet Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2014 Florida

    If you don't like coffee, how about chocolate? ... Terrapin Moo Hoo Stout is amazing! Ten Fidy and Great Divide Yeti are also great stouts to try.
     
    #33 Petey_the_Quiet, Jan 31, 2014
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  14. Rasmon

    Rasmon Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2013 Minnesota

    Brash's Smoglifter is pretty good. All the Yeti variants are really good imo especially the oak aged. Also Peche Mortel and Black Albert are a couple of my favorites.
     
    #34 Rasmon, Jan 31, 2014
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  15. kerry4porters

    kerry4porters Maven (1,495) Dec 31, 2012 Arizona

    My favorite stouts are
    Firestone Walker velvet Merlin
    Sam Adams Cream Stout
    Samuel Smith oatmeal Stout
    Thirsty Dog Siberian Night

    Az
    Four Peaks Oatmeal Stout
    Sleepy dog Wet Snout Milk Stout
    Nimbus Oatmeal Stout
     
    #35 kerry4porters, Jan 31, 2014
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  16. kerry4porters

    kerry4porters Maven (1,495) Dec 31, 2012 Arizona

    I need to try it because i loved Merry maker haha and As they say Immitation is the Sincerest form of flattery
     
    #36 kerry4porters, Jan 31, 2014
  17. BeerWizard

    BeerWizard Pundit (889) Dec 22, 2012 Colorado

    Not hard to like, that's for sure.
     
    #37 BeerWizard, Jan 31, 2014
  18. DaKur

    DaKur Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2012 Rhode Island

    Founders Breakfast Stout lured me in.
     
    #38 DaKur, Jan 31, 2014
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  19. timontheroad

    timontheroad Pooh-Bah (1,623) May 9, 2011 Colorado
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    Odell Lugene is an excellent chocolate stout.
     
    #39 timontheroad, Jan 31, 2014
  20. SnifterLifter

    SnifterLifter Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2013 New York

    Courage Russian Imperial Stout by Wells and Youngs is one of my favorites. It's not common though.
     
    #40 SnifterLifter, Feb 1, 2014
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