It's Stout Season, Yay!

thisnthat

thisnthat

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Man, do I love stout season. So many great brews, so little time.

I managed to get my hands on my all time favorite, Founder's Breakfast Stout. I'm hoping to try the CBS this year as well (KBS rocks).

I've come across some other really good specimens as well. Bell's Expedition Stout was a nice surprise. I didn't think we'd have access, but there it was. It's a bit pricier than some but worth it for the experience (not something I'd buy all the time, and you can't anyway, so yeah).

Have you tried any different stouts this year?
 
Well yes it is, and the thirty degree weather is re-enforcing that idea. They do taste a lot better when it is bitter cold out, so that is exciting.
 
rz3300 said:
Well yes it is, and the thirty degree weather is re-enforcing that idea. They do taste a lot better when it is bitter cold out, so that is exciting.
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Ha, it's not that cold here yet, but I hear ya. A rich, hearty, stout goes down nicely when the temp goes down as well.

xyrene said:
I also haven't tried any stouts until now. They don't seem to be popular over here.
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Oh, I'm sad for you. There are so many great beers out right now, with more to come. Let me guess, IPA is what everyone likes?
 
Yeah, India Pale Ale, which seems to be the most popular style from what I can tell. Everyone seems to rave about them, but I'm not the biggest fan. If you like some bitterness, you might like it. I compare it to grapefruit.

I don't mind one sometimes in hot weather, but it's not my favorite thing to drink.

I much prefer stouts and would happily drink them year 'round, although a nice, refreshing Kolsch works on a hot day.
 
It's been kind of a hobby for me and my husband over the past few years. We've been learning about (and tasting) different brews (brands and styles).

It's really quite interesting as well as being enjoyable. I hope I don't come off as a lush though. We aren't just sitting around drinking tons of beer all the time. We just like to check out a variety.

Sometimes, we just split one to taste it or whatever. We aren't drunks, lol.
 
Sounds like a better hobby than what I have. It probably means you can find the ones that you really enjoy too, which I cannot say comes easily for me.
 
rz3300 said:
Sounds like a better hobby than what I have. It probably means you can find the ones that you really enjoy too, which I cannot say comes easily for me.
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We each have our own hobbies too. This is something interesting that we can to do together. I love meeting other people who are into it as well. We learn a lot from them.

Some of there are really hard to get, so we've missed out on a lot. Still, we've managed to try a nice variety over time.

xyrene said:
@thisnthat, Well that's a nice hobby, although it can become expensive if you were to try all the liquor brands.
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You got that right. It can be very expensive if you're not careful.
 
Well, it really depends on the type of beer you buy. There are some super expensive ones out there. I remember one last year that cost $40 per 4 pack. That's $10.00 a bottle (I didn't buy any!). Some cost more than that.

I think those are the types best shared or traded. If other people want to go in on a pack to try it, maybe. Otherwise, that's way too rich for my blood.
 
I haven't had any lately but they are some really good beers. I will have to look for some the next time I am out. I am looking for a good dark beer and these might just fit the bill!!
 
I have not tried any stouts lately but they are rather strong as far as the ABV goes-like 7 or 8% alcohol sometimes,and others around 5%-but I would have to say that Guinness would be my favorite stout so far. I think I may get some Guinness though-since my birthday is coming up and celebrate. I also might consider some other Irish Dry Stouts- like Murphy's and Beamish as well.
 
Stout happen to be one of my best drinks. In my calculation It's rich and could contains some medicinal properties. I am more particular about Guinness stout
 
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