Stouts with black licorice

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  1. atone315

    atone315 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2008 Wisconsin

    Being a lover of black licorice, especially during this time of year, I am searching out some anise/licorice bombs. Let me hear your suggestions, bonus points for beer available in the Midwest.
     
    #1 atone315, Dec 2, 2015
  2. SerialTicker

    SerialTicker Pooh-Bah (2,851) Jun 18, 2012 Missouri
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    The Muddy by Goose Island.

    I've tried many beers that people claimed to taste like black licorice, but I feel like The Muddy is the only one I've had that very distinctively reminded me of it.

    Also, you're a good man. I don't much trust people who don't like black licorice (96% of the population by my estimate).
     
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  3. Hop-Droppen-Roll

    Hop-Droppen-Roll Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2013 Minnesota

    Bell's Kalamazoo Stout is made with Brewers Licorice, which leaves only a subtle hint. I'll be watching this thread with interest, though, as I share your passion for that flavor...

    Man, I just realized a shot of Jeag in an Impy Stout might be awesome.
     
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    Hop-Droppen-Roll Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2013 Minnesota

    I agree, but that beer was rather disappointing otherwise. YMMV
     
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  5. Cpmitchno1

    Cpmitchno1 Pooh-Bah (1,812) Jan 7, 2015 Virginia
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    While I don't think it contains black licorice, I think Bell's Expedition Stout tastes just like black licorice.

    Having noted that, I dislike black licorice greatly, so I haven't revisited that beer for awhile. Yes, I've had it both aged and fresh and neither agreed with my palate. I know I am in the minority.
     
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  6. SerialTicker

    SerialTicker Pooh-Bah (2,851) Jun 18, 2012 Missouri
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    I wouldn't say disappointing ... more underwhelming. I guess that's a synonym. I definitely didn't think it was bad though.
     
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  7. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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  8. SerialTicker

    SerialTicker Pooh-Bah (2,851) Jun 18, 2012 Missouri
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    I'd say you're in the minority of not liking Expedition Stout, but not in disliking black licorice. Personally, I don't recall tasting any (or if any, barely any) black licorice in Expedition Stout. If I did, I'd probably somehow like it even more.
     
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  9. Hop-Droppen-Roll

    Hop-Droppen-Roll Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2013 Minnesota

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  10. GOBLIN

    GOBLIN Pooh-Bah (2,676) Mar 3, 2013 Ohio
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  11. champ103

    champ103 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,296) Sep 3, 2007 Texas
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    Not a stout, but Unibroue La Resolution has a great black licorice flavor.
     
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  12. meanmutt

    meanmutt Grand Pooh-Bah (3,883) Feb 6, 2012 Ohio
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    Humboldt Black Xantus
     
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  13. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    Stone Belgo Anise IRS was the most licorice-forward beer I've ever had. It was delicious. (Note: Most BAs seemed to think it was an abomination that should be killed with fire.)

    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/147/69363/

    It was only a one-off beer, in 2011, but there may be bottles around if you want to try trading for them. (The link shows 161 Gots and 4 FT.) I'll bet they'll still be licorice-heavy, more than 4 years later.
     
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  14. WA_Brian

    WA_Brian Pundit (780) Nov 17, 2015 Washington
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  15. jsrose16

    jsrose16 Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2014 Illinois

    I got a bit of Licorice when I cracked my 14' Abyss this year.
     
    #15 jsrose16, Dec 2, 2015
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  16. bluehende

    bluehende Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2010 Delaware

    I agree with this one. One of the few I got licorice from.
     
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  17. rphx88

    rphx88 Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2014 Arizona

    I didn't get any licorice out of The Muddy. Still a good stout though.
     
    #17 rphx88, Dec 2, 2015
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  18. atone315

    atone315 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2008 Wisconsin

    Funny you mention that. One of the first Expeditions I tried 5 or 6 years back had an excellent black licorice flavor....I have been chasing that ever since. I have also tried The Muddy, and it had a decent licorice flavor. The rest of the beer was just alright though. Going to have to try a few of the other suggestions, especially Labyrinth.
     
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  19. Hop-Droppen-Roll

    Hop-Droppen-Roll Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2013 Minnesota

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  20. gopens44

    gopens44 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,560) Aug 9, 2010 Virginia
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    As uttered by Satan. Routinely.

    I firmly believe that no good can come from that vile substance. And I LIKE licorice...
     
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