Which Stout Should I Serve?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by firecracker87, Dec 25, 2014.

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Which Stout Should I Serve?

Poll closed Dec 30, 2014.

  1. Bourbon County Brand Stout 2013

    27 vote(s)
    36.5%

  2. Bourbon County Brand Stout 2014

    13 vote(s)
    17.6%

  3. Prabola 2014

    34 vote(s)
    45.9%
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  1. firecracker87

    firecracker87 Aspirant (284) Jun 23, 2013 Nebraska

    I have a very good friend coming over in about a week. He's not a savvy craft beer drinker. He gravitates towards the AAL's but also appreciates a good craft beer. He's enjoyed some pretty good stouts in the past. He's not a big hoppy guy but did like Stone's Collective Distortion. He's had Hardywood's GBS and really enjoyed it. He's commented to me that he really likes a GOOD stout. He also likes a good bourbon.

    So, i'm thinking of serving either BBCS (2013 or 2014) - OR - Firestone Walker Parabola (2014 I got this past April).

    Just wanted some opinions on what they think would be a good choice to wow him with. :slight_smile:
     
    #1 firecracker87, Dec 25, 2014
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  2. VTR

    VTR Initiate (0) Jul 20, 2014 Florida

    I love stouts and have never been fortunate enough to try Parabola so Ill go with that :slight_smile:
     
    #2 VTR, Dec 25, 2014
  3. Vitacca

    Vitacca Pooh-Bah (2,250) Sep 15, 2010 Montana
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    Dude...all of them!!
     
    #3 Vitacca, Dec 25, 2014
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  4. PostRockandCats

    PostRockandCats Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2014 Florida

    Parabola for Dec 31st!
     
    #4 PostRockandCats, Dec 25, 2014
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  5. mattcrill

    mattcrill Pooh-Bah (1,845) Mar 16, 2004 Ohio
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    Any reason why you wouldn't do a triangle tasting and hit all 3??? If it was for a good friend that would be an awesome way to try it and advocate for some good barrel aged stouts. As long as he likes bourbon, you can't go wrong with any of these but I'd say try them all and do an informal "ranking". That way, you get to try them all and maybe introduce him to an awesome site like....beeradvocate.com!!
     
    #5 mattcrill, Dec 25, 2014
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  6. Dupage25

    Dupage25 Savant (1,044) Jul 4, 2013 Antarctica

    FYI, there are two 13.8% 2014 bottlings, one from October and one from August. The August one is better; it's also better than the 14.4% batch floating around.


    If it's the August 2014 Bourbon County that you have (check the bottling date), serve that one. If it's one of the two other 2014 bottling dates, then serve the 2013.
     
    #6 Dupage25, Dec 25, 2014
  7. Premo88

    Premo88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,670) Jun 6, 2010 Texas
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    all of them ... at once
     
    #7 Premo88, Dec 25, 2014
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  8. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    BCBS 13
     
    #8 rozzom, Dec 25, 2014
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  9. firecracker87

    firecracker87 Aspirant (284) Jun 23, 2013 Nebraska

    Not enough time for him to drink them all and drive home. If staying the night then I might have considered it. :slight_smile:
     
    #9 firecracker87, Dec 26, 2014
  10. firecracker87

    firecracker87 Aspirant (284) Jun 23, 2013 Nebraska

    My 2014 BCBS are the 13.8% versions. So sounds like your vote would be that.
     
    #10 firecracker87, Dec 26, 2014
  11. ernieb

    ernieb Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2013 Illinois

    Just ask him what he would like to try!
     
    #11 ernieb, Dec 26, 2014
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  12. Beerisheaven

    Beerisheaven Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Goose coffee.
     
    #12 Beerisheaven, Dec 26, 2014
  13. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    That's a tough choice. I would lean towards parabola and BCBS 14. If you only want to share 1 I would go parabola so he gets a full 11 ounces to make his decision. Also, parabola peas intense so being new to BA stouts that might suit his fancy better.

    However, you can't go wrong any. This question is like asking who do you prefer Kate Upton or Olivia Wilde. Al depends on your preference.
     
    #13 GetMeAnIPA, Dec 26, 2014
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  14. hudsonvalleyslim

    hudsonvalleyslim Savant (1,126) May 29, 2003 Massachusetts

    Just had a Guinness Foreign Extra Stout and it was really excellent. 7.5% so it'll sneak up on ya!
     
    #14 hudsonvalleyslim, Dec 26, 2014
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  15. Vogt52

    Vogt52 Initiate (0) May 25, 2014 Maryland

    Parabola is the best beer I've ever had
     
    #15 Vogt52, Dec 26, 2014
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  16. johnInLA

    johnInLA Pooh-Bah (2,350) Jun 12, 2005 California
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    My view on this sort of thing is know your audience. If he likes AAL, then consider a good American craft, German, or Czech lager. If you think he will like one of the (world class) stouts you have offer, then present all three, tell him what you think of each one and let him choose. Participation is half the fun in trying new beers.
     
    #16 johnInLA, Dec 26, 2014
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  17. anth0ny

    anth0ny Initiate (0) Jan 5, 2012 Michigan

    Then I'm pretty sure he won't give a sh*t.

    It's all world class, and most people in the country don't have those 3 beers in their possession. Just pick one.
     
    #17 anth0ny, Dec 26, 2014
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  18. Brolo75

    Brolo75 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,134) Aug 10, 2013 California
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    Parabola
     
    #18 Brolo75, Dec 26, 2014
  19. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
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    I say split the 13 BCBS and if he likes it, pour another one. If he wants to try something different then, open the Parabola.
     
    #19 icetrauma, Dec 26, 2014
  20. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    All the stouts. The answer is always all the stouts.

    Honestly, I think Parabola - especially 2014 - might be a bit much for him to appreciate. It might even be off-putting. BCBS is smoother, especially a 2013. If you're looking to ease him into it and see if he likes it, I think that's the way to go.

    Now if he likes it, then maybe cracking the Parabola afterwards could be fun... :wink:
     
    #20 Roguer, Dec 26, 2014
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