Flavor with your stout?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by BigTamba33, Mar 31, 2015.

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  1. BigTamba33

    BigTamba33 Initiate (0) May 24, 2014 Missouri

    Flavors of stouts seems to be endless. Cinnamon, fruit, coffee, maple, etc etc.

    What do you like most and what beer in particular?
    Give me that Perennial Abraxas or Bourbon County Coffee!
     
    #1 BigTamba33, Mar 31, 2015
  2. CheapHysterics

    CheapHysterics Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2009 Pennsylvania

    I like the stout flavored ones.
     
    #2 CheapHysterics, Mar 31, 2015
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  3. KeithE

    KeithE Initiate (0) Sep 10, 2013 Illinois

    Cappuccino!
     
    #3 KeithE, Mar 31, 2015
  4. PorterPro125

    PorterPro125 Pooh-Bah (1,700) Jan 19, 2013 Canada (NB)

    If I want a Stout or a Porter, I'd rather not have any flavours added to the base recipe. The thing I really enjoy about those styles is the dark chocolate and coffee-like roastiness and I feel that extra flavours really take away from that experience. If I want something sweeter, I go for an Oatmeal stout, not a Cinnamon Maple Stout.

    To each his own, I suppose.
     
    #4 PorterPro125, Mar 31, 2015
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  5. lambpasty

    lambpasty Initiate (0) May 3, 2013 New Hampshire

    Vanilla, coffee and bourbon in that order.
     
    #5 lambpasty, Mar 31, 2015
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  6. HammsMeASAP

    HammsMeASAP Pundit (931) Jun 14, 2012 Minnesota

    I love just a regular/solid stout. But there are some good chocolate/coconut ones that I really enjoyed.

    Don't get too cute with anything. Just keep it simple.

    Edit: and I really like oatmeal stouts
     
    #6 HammsMeASAP, Mar 31, 2015
  7. AugustusRex

    AugustusRex Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2013 Canada (ON)

    The ones that have beer in them.
     
    #7 AugustusRex, Mar 31, 2015
  8. 57md

    57md Grand Pooh-Bah (3,033) Aug 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    More than anything, I like a strong roast profile to my stouts.

    As for non-traditional flavors, I'd say coffee for sure is my favorite.
     
    #8 57md, Mar 31, 2015
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  9. MikeP64

    MikeP64 Zealot (661) Jan 24, 2015 South Carolina

    I just brewed a oak aged cherry vanilla stout and it is f***ing awesome.You can tweak any style with great results.
     
    #9 MikeP64, Mar 31, 2015
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  10. HammsMeASAP

    HammsMeASAP Pundit (931) Jun 14, 2012 Minnesota

    I would try that!
     
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  11. do_ob

    do_ob Pooh-Bah (1,655) Feb 12, 2015 Kentucky
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    In a stout, the bitter chocolate + dark fruit combo is my favorite.
     
    #11 do_ob, Mar 31, 2015
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  12. Hair

    Hair Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2006 California

    I enjoy stout with no "extra" ingredients, but I also love chocolate, coffee, vanilla, and barrel-aged varieties. I do think some stouts get a little too cute with the additional ingredients, but to each his own.
     
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  13. MikeP64

    MikeP64 Zealot (661) Jan 24, 2015 South Carolina

    I would be more than happy to send you one!
     
    #13 MikeP64, Mar 31, 2015
  14. joelwlcx

    joelwlcx Initiate (0) Apr 23, 2007 Minnesota

    Are you talking about flavor components common in stouts, or ingredients added to supplement flavor?
     
    #14 joelwlcx, Mar 31, 2015
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  15. gcamparone

    gcamparone Pooh-Bah (2,131) Dec 6, 2011 Rhode Island
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    Coffee, vanilla, and/or maple.

    Anyone who says "nothing" has never tried a good adjunct stout.
     
    #15 gcamparone, Mar 31, 2015
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  16. JMS1512

    JMS1512 Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2013 New Jersey

    In absolute seriousness, can I get one, too?
     
    #16 JMS1512, Mar 31, 2015
  17. esetter

    esetter Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2014 Tennessee

    All but Bourbon Barrel aged. Love a good Mole stout!
     
    #17 esetter, Mar 31, 2015
  18. FRANKIE65

    FRANKIE65 Initiate (0) Dec 12, 2014 Canada (ON)

    Sounds great, I'd be all over that one, too!!

    As for the OP's question...oatmeal for sure, chocolate, heck yeah!! Love a good old plain stout too, but, experimenting with flavors/taste is half the fun of drinking craft brews.
     
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  19. tylerstravis

    tylerstravis Pooh-Bah (2,487) Feb 14, 2014 Colorado
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    Coffee > None > Chili > Vanilla = Chocolate
     
    #19 tylerstravis, Mar 31, 2015
  20. stoutmasterjames

    stoutmasterjames Initiate (0) Mar 8, 2010 Maryland

    Anyone who says they dislike flavors in a stout must also admit that they don't like Xocoveza. It has a lot of flavors in it.

    I mean, I like a good standard stout (like SN which is wonderful), but coffee and chocolate (and pumpkin!) can add a lot!
     
    #20 stoutmasterjames, Mar 31, 2015
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