tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post724752403829483846..comments2023-11-02T07:13:53.064-07:00Comments on Beervana: Open Thread Friday: Your Best (Non Imperial) StoutsJeff Alworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-19041460835355587422011-07-11T21:38:48.342-07:002011-07-11T21:38:48.342-07:00Was all set to throw out Oakshire Heart Shaped Box...Was all set to throw out Oakshire Heart Shaped Box until I reread the <i>relatively available</i> guideline. Perhaps one of the following would qualify: Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel's Aphrodisiaque; New Glarus Brewing Company's Coffee Stout; Pike XXXXX Stout; or any of the several Mikkeller offerings.Sláinte Mhaithhttp://twitter.com/#!/Slainte_Mhaithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-38303653903996208872011-07-11T16:10:47.607-07:002011-07-11T16:10:47.607-07:00No one has mentioned Belhaven's Scottish Stout...No one has mentioned Belhaven's Scottish Stout yet? It's a great stout and the brewers are very forthcoming about their ingredients and process.<br /><br />Lion Stout is another I'd add to the list, probably my favorite tropical stout. Not an easy one to find information about though. The website (lionbeer.com) has been under construction since the first time I look a couple years agoKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493321326831765055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-26824008975927854532011-07-10T23:40:35.355-07:002011-07-10T23:40:35.355-07:00I really enjoy Snake River Zonker Stout. Other st...I really enjoy Snake River Zonker Stout. Other standouts not mentioned by others would include Dark Horse One Oatmeal Stout, Crannog Back Hand of God and Marin San Quentin Breakout Stout. I completely agree on Bell's Kalamazoo and Firestone Walker Velvet Merkin/Merlin.Oregon Hopmonsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-81068365684001145982011-07-09T22:20:30.733-07:002011-07-09T22:20:30.733-07:00Bells Kalamazoo and Pelican Tsunami. Bells Java S...Bells Kalamazoo and Pelican Tsunami. Bells Java Stout is also solid. Best Stout I've had in years was Hill Farmstead Earl. Dark Horse Tres Blueberry would be a contender for sweet stout categoryhacksawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06397719812098520414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-10591574870535340942011-07-09T20:40:50.870-07:002011-07-09T20:40:50.870-07:00I'll have to try the FW Velvet Merlin again. ...I'll have to try the FW Velvet Merlin again. I've had it, but was nonplussed. Dragonstooth is another I've had but forgotten. Shakespeare has long been on my list, but I think I need to confirm with another bottle. <br /><br />Interesting that although stout is a brewpub standy, there aren't actually all that many non-imperial examples in the bottle, isn't it?Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-85517776966804169382011-07-09T19:26:33.443-07:002011-07-09T19:26:33.443-07:00De Dolle Export Stout. Brimming with roasty notes ...De Dolle Export Stout. Brimming with roasty notes and hints of the fruit sour yeast notes known from the brewery. Not to mention it's an export stout in the truest sense—-it was brewed specifically for the US market.mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07015507088893980907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-22418424514794236012011-07-09T19:09:47.489-07:002011-07-09T19:09:47.489-07:00It's been awhile, but my memory says Bell'...It's been awhile, but my memory says Bell's cherry stout was a great example of a fruited stout. A very delicious "evening attire" type of beer. They have a couple others as well, a java and a double cream stout, neither of which I've had unfortunately.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688546442746669587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-49300518621971718112011-07-09T18:03:19.364-07:002011-07-09T18:03:19.364-07:00The Ninkasi Oatis is delicious, but I'd agree ...The Ninkasi Oatis is delicious, but I'd agree that Firestone's Velvet Merlin is great also.dano'https://www.blogger.com/profile/13969009376826049539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-85556631874273679932011-07-09T16:43:03.647-07:002011-07-09T16:43:03.647-07:00Left Hand Milk Stout is rated 95 at RateBeer [1453...Left Hand Milk Stout is rated 95 at RateBeer [1453 ratings] and B+ at BeerAdvocate [1133 rating] and is available in more than half the United States.<br /><br />I was in the Tasting Room this afternoon but enjoyed my favorite style: the Polestar Pilsner.Jack R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07625645308707849072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-49157535877259585592011-07-09T16:24:00.674-07:002011-07-09T16:24:00.674-07:00Shakespeare. Hands down.Shakespeare. Hands down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-16961723226792698392011-07-08T21:12:17.001-07:002011-07-08T21:12:17.001-07:00I'm with Ben, Dragonstooth is stellar.
Not t...I'm with Ben, Dragonstooth is stellar. <br /><br />Not the biggest fan of Firestone Walkers Velvet Merlin...<br /><br />I think Rogue's is still on the top for my although I rarely buy it.Brewmancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16046122596566950185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-66422069111210753522011-07-08T20:58:32.832-07:002011-07-08T20:58:32.832-07:00Pelican's Tsunami StoutPelican's Tsunami StoutSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18210099927164456893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-22264102602973492362011-07-08T18:23:34.673-07:002011-07-08T18:23:34.673-07:00Firestone Walker Velvet Merkin Oatmeal Stout.
Bel...Firestone Walker Velvet Merkin Oatmeal Stout.<br /><br />Bell's Kalamazoo Stout.<br /><br />Yum and yum.timdoggnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-33274206469642372702011-07-08T14:10:02.394-07:002011-07-08T14:10:02.394-07:00The Moylan's Dragoon Stout - http://www.ratebe...The Moylan's Dragoon Stout - http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/moylans-dragoons-dry-irish-stout/84771/ - is probably one of the best dry Irish-style stout I've ever had, and it should be reasonably easy to obtain.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04670279083285348299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-15367942584916061982011-07-08T13:54:13.955-07:002011-07-08T13:54:13.955-07:00I second what Jack R. saidI second what Jack R. saidIPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-59781384506608933702011-07-08T13:50:14.265-07:002011-07-08T13:50:14.265-07:00McAuslan's, eh? Can you get that south of the...McAuslan's, eh? Can you get that south of the border?Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-35427392455942957192011-07-08T13:23:45.124-07:002011-07-08T13:23:45.124-07:001) Anderson Valley Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout,
2)...1) Anderson Valley Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout, <br />2) Deschutes - Obsidian Stout, <br />3) Firestone Walker - Velvet Merlin Oatmeal Stout [my personal favorite]Jack R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07625645308707849072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-55161635671944663462011-07-08T13:23:01.094-07:002011-07-08T13:23:01.094-07:00Sam Smith Oatmeal Stout is a standard for its styl...Sam Smith Oatmeal Stout is a standard for its style. Also easy to find and very good: Oregon's own Deschutes Obsidian Stout and Rogue Shakespeare Stout.Soggy Coasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14646016892555782239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-33277618992267149212011-07-08T13:21:26.195-07:002011-07-08T13:21:26.195-07:00Sammy Smith's is like water used to wash out t...Sammy Smith's is like water used to wash out the goat pen compared to McAuslan's. You can stand a spoon up in it.<br /><br />AlanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-54510083647557110412011-07-08T13:19:03.062-07:002011-07-08T13:19:03.062-07:00I've never had McAuslans, but Samuel Smith'...I've never had McAuslans, but Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout seems to be quite popular...Markhttp://beer.kaedrin.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-24307681087499508292011-07-08T13:18:36.280-07:002011-07-08T13:18:36.280-07:00Goose Island's Bourbon County Stout.Goose Island's Bourbon County Stout.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12321865399706410702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-25462995404844608822011-07-08T13:09:47.264-07:002011-07-08T13:09:47.264-07:00Best oatmeal stout in the world: McAuslans of Mont...Best oatmeal stout in the world: McAuslans of Montreal.<br /><br />Alan<br />A Good Beer BlogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-80205587769850113012011-07-08T13:04:49.048-07:002011-07-08T13:04:49.048-07:00Even though Porterhouse Plain is their multiple aw...Even though Porterhouse Plain is their multiple award-winner, my vote for Irish stout goes to Wrassler's XXXX. Honorable mention for O'Hara's.The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-50440643898270325602011-07-08T12:50:42.119-07:002011-07-08T12:50:42.119-07:00Dragonstooth Stout from Elysian is pretty good stu...Dragonstooth Stout from Elysian is pretty good stuff.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15837885683383406955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21271644.post-304036333991621852011-07-08T12:44:18.593-07:002011-07-08T12:44:18.593-07:00Velvet Merkin/Merlin is the first that pops into m...Velvet Merkin/Merlin is the first that pops into my mind.explosivebeerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265329363888040031noreply@blogger.com