Stouts in sixers - recommendations

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  1. DCH

    DCH Savant (1,119) Jun 12, 2013 New York

    Hey everyone, just looking for any recommendations on stouts that are available in six packs (can or glass), preferably with an ABV of over 7%.

    I was craving a Bear Republic Big Bear Black Stout the other day (haven't seen this one around my neck of the woods in a while) and it got me thinking, what other options are out there that are similar to this? I know a lot of breweries have BBA boozy flavor bomb stouts that are usually in bombers or 4 pack 16oz cans; I'm looking for a good six pack of something more modest, yet still has a nice flavor/abv kick to it.
     
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  2. bsp77

    bsp77 Pooh-Bah (2,185) Apr 27, 2008 Minnesota
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    Just a clarification. It sounds like you are looking for a big American Stout or a lower abv Imperial Stout. So kind of all along the intersection of the two styles but without additives or barreling?

    One recommendation this is traditional - have you had Guinness Foreign Extra Stout? It is 7.5% and in 6 packs
     
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  3. DavetotheB

    DavetotheB Grand Pooh-Bah (4,241) Sep 30, 2017 Pennsylvania
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    I haven't seen it yet this year, but Bell's Expedition Stout came in 6ers last year. Think it's in the 10% range. I also enjoyed Deschutes Obsidian Stout but I think that's more in the 6% range.
     
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  4. DCH

    DCH Savant (1,119) Jun 12, 2013 New York

    Yes, that pretty much sums it up... wouldn't necessarily let the BBA factor negate my choice too much. I did enjoy the Lagunitas Willettized coffee stout while it was available.
     
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  5. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Yeti


    Enjoy
     
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  6. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    Look to Bell's.
    Particularly Kalamazoo if you want something on the smaller side, and Expedition if you want something on the bigger side. Any of their more special or esoteric releases are certainly worth a look when available.
     
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  7. Benish

    Benish Pooh-Bah (2,446) Mar 13, 2013 Utah
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  8. jesskidden

    jesskidden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,145) Aug 10, 2005 New Jersey
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    Doesn't the FES come in 4 packs in the US these days?
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    Not that that should prevent the OP from buying it - in fact, buy 2 of them and just figure you're getting 2 extra bottles!
     
    #8 jesskidden, Oct 20, 2020
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  9. hillind

    hillind Savant (1,007) Apr 24, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I think Troegs Java Head is around 7.5 abv. Stone Xocoveza should be easy to find too.
     
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  10. DCH

    DCH Savant (1,119) Jun 12, 2013 New York

    Definitely going to keep my eyes peeled for Kalamazoo & Expedition, I've had their Two Hearted IPA more than a few times and loved it. I'm sure their stouts are awesome too.
     
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  11. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    And while it is not >7% ABV I would suggest you try the Bell's Robust Porter.

    Cheers!
     
    #11 JackHorzempa, Oct 20, 2020
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  12. dennisthreeninefiveone

    dennisthreeninefiveone Pundit (980) Aug 11, 2020 New Jersey
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    Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout should be out soon.
     
    #12 dennisthreeninefiveone, Oct 20, 2020
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  13. DCH

    DCH Savant (1,119) Jun 12, 2013 New York

    Adding that to my list too, along with Founders Porter (amazed that I have not tried it yet). I'm admittedly limited in my experience with the porter style, though I do recall picking up Smuttynose Robust Porter pretty frequently and enjoyed it very much... haven't had that one in ages.
     
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  14. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    If you are willing to explore more Porters, here is a couple that I would suggest you add to your list:

    · Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter

    · Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter

    Cheers!
     
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  15. tone77

    tone77 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,359) May 20, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Some of my favorites include:

    Moo-Hoo Chocolate Stout from Terrapin

    Secret Stache from Finch

    Kalamazoo Stout from Bell's.
     
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  16. BrewsOverHoes

    BrewsOverHoes Grand Pooh-Bah (3,509) Nov 17, 2013 Georgia
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    SN Narwhal if you can find it!
     
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  17. DCH

    DCH Savant (1,119) Jun 12, 2013 New York

    One of my all time favorites!
     
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  18. jageraholic

    jageraholic Pooh-Bah (1,632) Sep 16, 2009 Massachusetts
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    Plus one for Kallamazoo stout. it's a great one. Smuttynose robust porter is also very good.
     
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  19. jonphisher

    jonphisher Grand Pooh-Bah (3,850) Aug 9, 2015 New Jersey
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    I’ll echo what some other have already said. Bells expedition stout and Brooklyn black chocolate stout.
     
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  20. oldmankoch

    oldmankoch Maven (1,299) Jan 1, 2014 Utah

    I second the Narwhal suggestion. Went to the store the other day specifically to pick a pack up.

    Also, Storm King from Victory although I haven't seen it in my area the past few years.

    Lastly, while it's in a 4 pack another is Old Rasputin.
     
    #20 oldmankoch, Oct 20, 2020
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