A Perfect Stout non-100% Barrel Aged?

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  1. pathman

    pathman Pooh-Bah (1,665) May 25, 2011 Ohio
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    Mikkeller Beer Geek Brunch Weasel
     
    #101 pathman, Dec 21, 2014
  2. basics

    basics Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2011 North Carolina

    For a straight up stout no frills? Stone IRS, Narwhal, Happy Ending, Duck Rabbit RIS and Milk Stout.

    With additives-- Wake n Bake, Choklat, Creme Brulee, Breakfast Stout, Moo-Hoo.
     
    #102 basics, Dec 21, 2014
  3. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    Pretty Things Barbapapa
     
    #103 Thickfreakness, Dec 22, 2014
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  4. Rothobinide

    Rothobinide Pundit (947) Jun 28, 2014 California

    I agree with Courage IRS, also Stone RIS aged at least 8 months, and Modern Times Monster's Park is fantastic.
     
    #104 Rothobinide, Dec 22, 2014
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  5. Doomcifer

    Doomcifer Pooh-Bah (1,665) Nov 10, 2005 Rhode Island
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    Yep. As I've said, not only is it my all-time favorite Non-BA Imperial Stout, it is right up there as my all-time favorite Imperial Stout PERIOD along with BCBS. It's like liquid custard.
     
    #105 Doomcifer, Dec 22, 2014
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  6. TimG_0913

    TimG_0913 Initiate (0) Oct 6, 2014 Delaware
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    No one has mentioned dogfish head WWS. I'm pretty sure this is one of the best I've ever had.
     
    #106 TimG_0913, Dec 22, 2014
  7. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    You have to swallow three times just to get it down! LOL! It's the thickest stout I've ever had! Well beyond the thickness that is Ten Fidy!
     
    #107 Thickfreakness, Dec 22, 2014
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  8. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    Fear not, it's been mentioned on the first page and on this one.

    I'm not generally a fan of Stone beers, but their Imperial Russian Stout gets it absolutely right year after year. My very favorite non-barrel-aged stout, along with the majestic Speedway Stout from AleSmith. I also like La Cumbre's Malpais Stout and Firestone's Velvet Merlin.
     
    #108 vurt, Dec 22, 2014
  9. zac16125

    zac16125 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,432) Jan 26, 2010 South Carolina
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    So it can be barrel aged, but not 100% barrel aged? That seems like a silly distinction.
     
    #109 zac16125, Dec 22, 2014
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  10. SteveB24

    SteveB24 Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2013 New York

    Bell's Expedition
     
    #110 SteveB24, Dec 22, 2014
  11. Bgonzo

    Bgonzo Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2014 Kansas

    Old Rasputin, Ten Fiddy, Lagunitas Imperial Stout.
     
    #111 Bgonzo, Dec 22, 2014
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  12. waiting4lunch

    waiting4lunch Savant (1,197) Aug 5, 2008 Finland

    Founder's Big Lushious
     
    #112 waiting4lunch, Dec 22, 2014
  13. egrace84

    egrace84 Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2012 Illinois

    Iron Hill Russian Imperial Stout.
     
    #113 egrace84, Dec 22, 2014
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  14. Valleyview06

    Valleyview06 Pundit (850) Oct 13, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Just curious, are you from Pa? Never thought I would see that beer be mentioned in this forum. I agree with you, it's an excellent stout.

    They have already been mentioned, but I will echo Huna and Peche Mortel.
     
    #114 Valleyview06, Dec 22, 2014
  15. anth0ny

    anth0ny Initiate (0) Jan 5, 2012 Michigan

    2010 Bell's Expedition Stout was not only the best stout I've ever had, but one of the best beers I've ever had. (Aged 3 years, 2013) Surprised to not see more love for Expedition, though.
     
    #115 anth0ny, Dec 22, 2014
  16. JAntony345

    JAntony345 Initiate (0) May 1, 2010 New York

    Three Floyd's Dark Lord
     
    #116 JAntony345, Dec 22, 2014
  17. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    It's on oak staves I think

    Enjoy
     
    #117 Giantspace, Dec 22, 2014
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  18. bobhits

    bobhits Maven (1,498) Oct 31, 2006 Ohio

    I was thinking the same thing. By this definition, Bourbon County Coffee has coffee added so that part of the liquid wasn't in the barrel, so I guess that's my pick. I honestly don't feel this is anymore silly than listing a beer blend with multiple barrel aged beers.
     
    #118 bobhits, Dec 22, 2014
  19. MightyTrustKrusher

    MightyTrustKrusher Devotee (387) Nov 5, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Am I the only one who thinks that while barrel aging is a potentially great way to add something tasty to a beer, it also isn't a way to set a beer into a different tier of quality? Maybe I'm just being beside the point here, but I just don't feel like I have to specify my favorite non-barrel aged stout (except in this thread har har) when talking about the best stouts in general. I think barrel aging is just something you can do to a beer and that beers that don't get that treatment could possibly be far better. Being non-barrel aged is not some kinda limiting factor.
     
    #119 MightyTrustKrusher, Dec 22, 2014
  20. Keffa

    Keffa Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2009 Ohio

    Care to share one with me and prove me wrong with my suggestions?
     
    #120 Keffa, Dec 22, 2014
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