Good Stouts for beginners?

One of the first stouts that I had was Mackeson Triple XXX Stout, and it was memorable. It was missing from the US market for a while, but I hear that it's back now. I have not noticed it in my store (although I have not specifically looked for it) so I don't know how easy it is to get. https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/9/19/

 

Not sure if they distribute on the East Coast, but keep an eye out for these:
Lost Coast's 8 Ball Stout
North Coast's Old 38
Anderson Valley's Barney Flats

 

Cousin Murphy's Stout? And cousin Ohara's.

 

Rogue Shakespeare Stout is a great beginner stout. All the classic stout notes but nothing over the top. They use same base stout for another great one, their Chocolate Stout.

 

Sierra Nevada stout when fresh is great........good luck finding it fresh.......today I put down a sixer from March

Bells Kalamazoo and Bells Porter

Founder porter



A few I really like and are very approachable and under $10

Enjoy

 

I just had one from this year and damn it was great!

 

Stouts are a little like wine in that there are dry and sweet varieties. A Milk Stout such as Bell's Double Creme is smooth and sweet. Founders Porter is very smooth and a little bit sweet also.

An Irish Stout tends to be more heavily hopped with some bitterness. Guiness, Bell's Kalamazoo Stout, or Bell's Porter are drier with more bitter flavors.

 

Victory at Sea is what got me to like higher abv stouts.

 

Simple. Xocoveza...

 

We just tried the Mocha Merlin from Firestone Walker. A very tasty and very easy drinking stout. I see Deschutes Obsidian and Black Butte mentioned a lot as well. Both are fantastic dark beers. And the Sierra NV Stout is a real bargain as well. Enjoy!

 

I didn't read the entire thread, but why not try Founders Porter and Sierra Nevada Porter those will be a great stepping stone.

 

Highwater Campfire Stout is my go-to when introducing people to stouts. That and Belching Beaver Peanut Butter. And if you like it a bit stronger, New Holland Dragon's Milk, although I still consider it a starter....and all three should be easy to find. The other way I enjoy starting people on stouts is to have them do a half and half: chocolate stout and a raspberry lambic. Dessert in a glass. Eventually you use less and less lambic until it's no longer necessary.

 

Seems like you're not a total beginner I agree with many others' suggestions about Left Hand Milk Stout as an accessible, tasty beer--get the nitro bottle version for a fun pour!

If you want to search, a good not-too-heavy-yet-roasty-flavorful is Snake River's Zonker Stout, out of Wyoming. Check it out.

 

Because Guinness is a glass of watered down charcoal.

 

Pretty much same as rest mentioned, stouts are some of my favorite beers, pick up a mixed 6 pack and enjoy....

 

Good stouts are delicious to everyone ,regardless if your new to stouts or been drinking then for 20 years. Try a Big Bad Baptist and get back to me.

 

I would go along with Founders Breakfast Stout if you like coffee, I'd add Bells Kalamazoo Stout if it's available to you. Lots of craft places offer flights, get a flight of what they have on tap do you can broaden your experience, then buy what you like.