Little Known Stouts

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  1. mvdillman

    mvdillman Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2012 Indiana

    I've been on a real stout kick lately and was just wondering what some good stouts are that I may not have heard of.
    Let the suggestions begin!

    Thanks.
     
  2. mvdillman

    mvdillman Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2012 Indiana

    And suggestions that aren't super rare would be appreciated.
     
  3. jebsinger

    jebsinger Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2012 Minnesota

  4. AnotherImperial

    AnotherImperial Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2012 Arizona

    Here some that are easy to find (dependent upon where you are) and aren't outrageously priced.

    Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout
    Stone IRS
    Epic Big Bad Baptist
    Alesmith Speedway Stout
    Clown Shoes Blaecorn Unidragon
     
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  5. SoggyCoasters

    SoggyCoasters Initiate (0) Jan 4, 2013 New Jersey

    New Holland Night Tripper
     
  6. tectactoe

    tectactoe Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2012 Michigan
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    New Holland's "The Poet" is a great, sessionable oatmeal stout.
     
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  7. Scotchboy

    Scotchboy Pooh-Bah (2,956) Dec 7, 2010 Idaho
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    For straight up American Stout (not Double/Imperial), I love Obsidian from Deschutes.
     
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  8. ShanePB

    ShanePB Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Dominion Oak Barrel Stout is good, cheap and easy to find.

    EDIT: Looking at your location, it won't make it to you. Oops. Sorry.
     
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  9. fortsambo

    fortsambo Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2011 Colorado

    I'll second Big Bad Baptist. You may have heard of it, but if not it's my pick for best shelf beer around me. One of the best $12 beers you can buy.
     
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  10. mmikey8

    mmikey8 Initiate (0) Aug 2, 2012 California

    Old World Russian Imperial Stout (only Brew Dog beer I like)
    Lost Abbey Serpent Stout
    Ballast Point Sea Monster
     
  11. ant880

    ant880 Savant (1,179) Nov 7, 2010 New York
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    Not sure if these are blatantly obvious ones that you have heard of, but they arent talked about ad naseum here so I figured I would mention: Sam Smith Oatmeal and Sam Smith Imperial are both exceptional. I was also once extra'd a Lilja's Sasquatch Stout from Sand Creek Brewing that I thought was just a very good, smooth example of an American stout
     
  12. SadMachine

    SadMachine Pooh-Bah (2,976) Mar 14, 2011 New Jersey
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    Stone IRS is probably one of the top 10 beers I've ever had and it's super easy to find (at quite cheap considering the quality), at least where I am. If you can find it pick up a few bombers, you won't be disappointed!
     
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  13. JeffreyJDavis

    JeffreyJDavis Pundit (761) Feb 13, 2011 North Carolina

    One that I haven't heard mentioned here. Not Little Known (in fact it's Legendary in NC) but I find that most people out of state have not heard of it. Olde Hickory The Event Horizon. One of the most complex stouts you will come across.
     
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  14. gueuzehead

    gueuzehead Initiate (0) Jul 6, 2011 Washington

    Skagit River Trumpeter Imperial Stout.
     
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  15. mmikey8

    mmikey8 Initiate (0) Aug 2, 2012 California

    I picked one of these up in a trade and it was really good. Can't wait to get my hands on more.
     
  16. LeRose

    LeRose Grand Pooh-Bah (3,509) Nov 24, 2011 Massachusetts
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    The category of what you haven't heard of is a little vague... I don't know if this helps or not, but if you do a BA site search for stout, then filter out the retired stouts, there's over 3000 results to sift through. There's probably other ways to filter the results since that is hardly a narrow field!

    Looks like you've had Founders Breakfast Stout, BCBS, and 3F Blot out the Sun from your reviews.

    Lots of stouts - trial and error is pretty fun. Expensive, but fun...

    Clown Shoes Vampire Slayer is one I like that is maybe off the beaten path. It isn't close to rare where I live, but I don't know if they distribute in your area. (+1 to Ipswich Oatmeal too)
     
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  17. ldhughes3

    ldhughes3 Initiate (0) Jan 4, 2013 Louisiana

    southern star buried hatchet is pretty good and it comes in a can! my personal favorite is oskar blues ten fidy
     
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  18. mvdillman

    mvdillman Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2012 Indiana

    I wanted to avoid BA's top stout list and just wanted to hear from people's experiences so I can get a good idea then do some research off of their opinions. Some of these sound great though. Def gonna try and get my hands on some through trades!
     
  19. fredmugs

    fredmugs Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2012 Indiana
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    Thanks! I've never heard of any of those stouts. :rolling_eyes:
     
  20. mecummins

    mecummins Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2012 Illinois

    Second this. Also, McGovern's Oatmeal Stout is pretty good. If you want to try a great milk stout, try Left Hand's Nitro.
     
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