Dry, Bitter Imperial Stouts

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  1. bitterbeer

    bitterbeer Devotee (365) Jan 9, 2021 New York

    100% seemingly unqualified — yet works, surprisingly — especially in a pinch.
     
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  2. bitterbeer

    bitterbeer Devotee (365) Jan 9, 2021 New York

    Good call!
     
    #122 bitterbeer, Jun 11, 2023
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  3. bitterbeer

    bitterbeer Devotee (365) Jan 9, 2021 New York

    Firstly, thanks to everyone who has responded to this thread — it’s much appreciated.

    Forgot some time ago to post about this one, but if bitter & bone dry work for you, then Carton’s Epitome Imperial Black Ale won’t let you down. 10.3%, & that rare IBU count: 100. A bold outlier, for sure.
     
    #123 bitterbeer, Jun 20, 2023
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  4. mmmbeerNY

    mmmbeerNY Maven (1,369) Mar 5, 2014 New York

    Some good recommendations, although sadly too many of these are rarely produced or distributed. Have not seen Yeti in years, definitely was a fan few times I've had, and FIS was a regular in my glass every winter
     
    #124 mmmbeerNY, Jun 20, 2023
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  5. zac16125

    zac16125 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,432) Jan 26, 2010 South Carolina
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    I didn't even realize Yeti was no longer a thing. Yeti was like THE main thing they produced for a while there. Add it to the list of the extinct (sorta see what I did there?). Like you I still mourn FIS (although I have a few left in the cellar).
     
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  6. Mindcrime1000

    Mindcrime1000 Pooh-Bah (1,815) Apr 30, 2016 South Dakota
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    Old Rasputin
    Expedition
    Lost Abbey Serpent's Stout
     
    #126 Mindcrime1000, Jun 25, 2023
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  7. bitterbeer

    bitterbeer Devotee (365) Jan 9, 2021 New York

    Narwhal. Just excellent.
     
    #127 bitterbeer, Nov 18, 2023
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  8. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Yeti is still available here. I love it.

    Enjoy
     
    #128 Giantspace, Nov 19, 2023
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  9. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    I feel like Serpents Stout leans way too hard into the dark fruit realm to be considered here
     
    #129 Resistance88, Nov 19, 2023
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  10. MistaRyte

    MistaRyte Pooh-Bah (2,681) Jan 14, 2008 Virginia
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    Recently... New Anthems Hillbilly Prophet.
     
    #130 MistaRyte, Nov 19, 2023
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  11. BruChef

    BruChef Maven (1,277) Nov 8, 2009 New York
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    Probably been mentioned but Brooklyn Black chocolate stout is currently on shelves and checks those boxes.
     
    #131 BruChef, Nov 20, 2023
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  12. JoeSpartaNJ

    JoeSpartaNJ Zealot (691) Feb 5, 2008 New Jersey

    I still have a few bottles of the last storm king release (non-flavored) and a 2017 Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. Saving for Christmas.
     
    #132 JoeSpartaNJ, Nov 20, 2023
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  13. BruChef

    BruChef Maven (1,277) Nov 8, 2009 New York
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    Storm king ages like a champ. Popped a 2011 a couple years ago that was great. Have a black chocolate stout vertical going back to 2008 that I have no idea what I’m going to do with at this point.
     
    #133 BruChef, Nov 28, 2023
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  14. Metnut

    Metnut Crusader (439) Dec 18, 2013 New York
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    Found a 4-pack of Barrel Aged Narwhal for $19.99 at Total Wine. Had the first one and loved it so much I went back and was distraught to see that it was gone. Would highly recommend.

    I don't have the most sophisticated pallet when it comes to describing beer (I'm intimidated by many of you dudes) but I'd say that this beer meets what the OP is asking for.
     
    #134 Metnut, Nov 28, 2023
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  15. Mindcrime1000

    Mindcrime1000 Pooh-Bah (1,815) Apr 30, 2016 South Dakota
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    Fair point of contention. It's more on the AIS side of the line to be sure.
     
    #135 Mindcrime1000, Dec 16, 2023
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  16. bitterbeer

    bitterbeer Devotee (365) Jan 9, 2021 New York

    In terms of bitter, SN’s Hop Bullet imperial IPA really knocks it out of the park in a can, cold, excellent.

    Perfect after a KBS original Imperial Stout, which is pretty wonderful, if only the IBU were higher.
     
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  17. sirwaffleshnoz

    sirwaffleshnoz Initiate (60) Apr 18, 2024 California

    Seconded! I grabbed some Old Rasputin off tap in some obscure place in the South Bay ... been looking for it ever since!
     
    #137 sirwaffleshnoz, Apr 19, 2024
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  18. dangle47

    dangle47 Devotee (383) May 16, 2007 New York

    Espresso Yeti comes to mind, love that beer! Too bad i can no longer obtain here in NY.
     
    #138 dangle47, Apr 19, 2024
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  19. bitterbeer

    bitterbeer Devotee (365) Jan 9, 2021 New York

    A wonderful one to add:

    Dragon's Milk Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout.
     
    #139 bitterbeer, Sep 7, 2024
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  20. Hoos78

    Hoos78 Maven (1,327) Mar 3, 2015 Ohio

    Do the Yeti variants even exist anymore? Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti was amazing, and I don’t think they make it anymore…:slight_frown:
     
    #140 Hoos78, Sep 7, 2024
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