Milk Stouts available in Boston / Mass

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  1. vbiliyar

    vbiliyar Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2008 Wisconsin

    Hello all, I've got the vague feeling that I've made this thread before, but didn't find it on a search and don't remember the responses... Either way, considering it's becoming stout season, this might be a useful thread.

    I was wondering what milk stouts are coming out that you folks would recommend trying. Points if it's available in 4- or 6-packs. I would also love suggestions on oatmeal stouts.

    Thanks
     
    #1 vbiliyar, Oct 19, 2012
  2. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    Left Hand Milk Stout seems like the most common one around here. Wachusett has a Milk Stout, and Sam Adams Cream Stout usually comes out around the winter. Beyond that I'm struggling to think of any obvious ones.

    As for Oatmeal Stouts, there's quite a bit on shelves. Ipswich Oatmeal Stout is one of the best in the world and dirt cheap in 6-packs. (Also a personal fave)
     
    #2 cbeer88, Oct 19, 2012
  3. Auror

    Auror Pooh-Bah (1,641) Jan 1, 2010 Massachusetts
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    Only other one I can think of besides a few cbeer named in our store is the Hitachino Lacto, or if you count Young's Chocolate Stout (on BA it's under milk/sweet stout), there's that too.

    Second the Ipswich Oatmeal suggestion. As for other Oatmeal stouts in bombers, there's also Samuel Smith, Rogue's Shakespeare, Anderson Valley Barney Flats, and a few other winter seasonals.
     
    #3 Auror, Oct 19, 2012
  4. Rekrule

    Rekrule Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    Butternuts Moo Thunder Stout, and ST 2x Stout are two others that are readily available that haven't been mentioned. They are decent middle of the road options. Also X3 on Ipswich Oatmeal. It's is top notch.
     
    #4 Rekrule, Oct 19, 2012
  5. koflaherty

    koflaherty Zealot (508) Nov 11, 2009 New Jersey
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    We also get the Dark Horse stout series with some regularity, one and two are Oatmeal and Milk respectively. I have enjoyed both of them.
     
    #5 koflaherty, Oct 19, 2012
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  6. cryme

    cryme Crusader (413) Jun 29, 2011 Delaware

    Wachussett makes a Milk Stout that isn't bad.
     
    #6 cryme, Oct 19, 2012
  7. ICCULIS

    ICCULIS Crusader (423) Mar 16, 2011 Massachusetts

    x4 on the Ipswich Stout

    Cape Ann Brewing Company (Gloucester) has a great Milk Stout - Joey Rock's Milk Stout. Although it's available on draft at the brewpub only. Growlers can be acquired if you find yourself that far north of Boston.
     
    #7 ICCULIS, Oct 19, 2012
  8. fearfactory

    fearfactory Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2012 Massachusetts

    Southern Tier Creme Brulee on tap at The Flying Dog in Raynham. An amazing dessert brew if there ever was, but be ready for the super sweet, and the 9+ abv.
     
    #8 fearfactory, Oct 20, 2012
  9. vbiliyar

    vbiliyar Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2008 Wisconsin

    I didn't realize that Moo Thunder was a milk stout. Says farmhouse ale on the bottle, so I never picked it up. WIll give it a shot, thanks.

    I'm certainly a fan of Ipswich's oatmeal stout and most of Dark Horse's offerings as well. Haven't tried the Wachusett or Anderson Valley suggestions yet, though.
     
    #9 vbiliyar, Oct 20, 2012
  10. ackbigcahuna

    ackbigcahuna Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2009 Massachusetts

    Widmer just released a Milk Stout... 4 pks and 22's. Limited release, pretty good.
     
    #10 ackbigcahuna, Oct 24, 2012
  11. AReno00

    AReno00 Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2009 Massachusetts

    Left Hand makes the best milk stout in the country and those nitro bottles are just plain cool.
     
    #11 AReno00, Oct 24, 2012
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  12. BrianSweeney

    BrianSweeney Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Massachusetts

    It goes against my nature to agree with what a Yankee fan has to say and I don't want to sound biased and all...but I gotta agree, Nitro bottles rock!
     
    #12 BrianSweeney, Oct 24, 2012
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  13. slangtruth

    slangtruth Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2012 Kentucky

    Southern Tier 2xStout is pretty good for the style, and not a sugar bomb like Brulee.
     
    #13 slangtruth, Oct 25, 2012
  14. BigCheese

    BigCheese Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2009 Massachusetts

    5x on Ipswich Oatmeal Stout for a sub $10 six pack its a beast of flavor.

    Wachusett Milk Stout is slightly better than Left Hands in my opinion. I'm not crazy about the style though.

    Some of Rogues Stouts are quite sweet and available so you might be interested in those.
     
    #14 BigCheese, Oct 25, 2012
  15. MeBeerGood

    MeBeerGood Devotee (372) Jan 27, 2010 Massachusetts

    6x on the Ipy Oatmeal Stout. Best 6-pack $7.49 can buy. I know it's not a stout, but have you tried Founders Porter? Drinks pretty stouty, and just an awesome beer.
     
    #15 MeBeerGood, Oct 25, 2012
  16. braineater

    braineater Zealot (513) Dec 24, 2005 Massachusetts

    What sort of nonsense is this?
     
    #16 braineater, Oct 26, 2012
  17. Auror

    Auror Pooh-Bah (1,641) Jan 1, 2010 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah

    #17 Auror, Oct 26, 2012
  18. vbiliyar

    vbiliyar Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2008 Wisconsin

    Has anyone seen Velvet Merlin (the non-barrel version) around Boston this year or in in years past? I've been please with a bunch of FW's stuff, so I would love to give that a try.
     
    #18 vbiliyar, Nov 1, 2012
  19. messrock

    messrock Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2010 Massachusetts

    Not distributed to MA
     
    #19 messrock, Nov 1, 2012
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