Good Stouts for beginners?

So . . . your hot tub time machine brought you to BA from the early 2000s? Welcome!

This isn't the X-Games, brah.

 

I never said it was about my tastes or preferences. I fully understand that we all enjoy different things. I am a huge proponent for 'Drink what you like'. Some people find Imperial Stouts too hot and/or robust. Others find them just right from the beginning.

I am well aware of all the forums on here where BA's will give advice on many topics. I find that most on here are very intelligent and kind in sharing their advice, opinions, anecdotes and knowledge of beer history . I have learned a lot from participating in discussions on this site.

These are opinions, not facts.

 

He doesn't know the difference, see this thread https://www.beeradvocate.com/commun...rs-breakfast-stout.540913/page-4#post-5689086

 

Then what does 'beginner stout' mean? To most, that would mean you are new to drinking and/or craft beer so most people are going to reccomend easier to drink and less complex beers. If you just want a 'good' stout to try then look at the ratings section of this website and pick a few stouts. If you don't know what's available in your area, then go to a quality bottle shop in your and ask for some recommendations. Need help finding a quality bottle shop? There are ratings for those as well.

 

Glad to know I have followers/fans.

 

Beer does not get better with increasing ABV. Neither does music get better when it is louder.

 

Point taken

 

I wish I had included a CW Brewers Reserve also, not too much barrel for someone testing the waters.

 

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100% agree..... Left Hand Nitro is stouty, yet can sub in for a "normal" social drinking beer.

The other ones mentioned, while smooth drinking, and very delicious, would be more of a conscientious sipper...