Intrigued into taking a journey to the “dark side” of beers? At first glance, stouts may seem heavy and quite strong but they are actually fairly easy to drink and are delightfully balanced.
Stouts can come in a variety of styles, the mother of all stouts is of course is Guinness.
Guinness Draught in particular is called a Dry or Irish stout. This style as implied is drier with mild bitterness and a roasted malt backbone. Although Guinness draught may drink like a meal its ABV is actually only 4.2%.
Also popular are Chocolate Stouts—perfect for Valentine’s day. Some to try are the Rogue which has three varieties: chocolate, a double and hazelnut chocolate.
Cheers!
Boulevard Whiskey Barrel
Brewed by ~ Boulevard Brewing Co., Kansas City, Missouri
Style ~ American Imperial Stout
ABV ~ 11.80%
Founders Breakfast Stout
Brewed by ~ Founders Brewing Company, Michigan
Style ~ American Imperial Stout
ABV ~ 8.30%
Finkel & Garf Oatmeal Stout*
Brewed by ~ Finkel & Garf Brewing Company, Boulder, Colorado
Style ~ English Sweet/Milk Stout
ABV ~ 5.50%
North Coast Old Rasputin
Brewed by ~ North Coast Brewing Co., California
Style ~ Russian Imperial Stout
ABV ~ 9.00%
Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout
Brewed by ~ Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster), England, United Kingdom
Style ~ English Oatmeal Stout
ABV ~ 5.00%
*Homegrown local pick!
