Blue Fin Stout by Shipyard Brewing Company (Maine)This Irish Stout is very nice, as well as sessional. It comes in at a comfortable “I’ll have another” 4.7% ABV. The brew pours a solid black into the glass, as it builds a huge creamy tan head. You’ll get those nice Stout aromas of dark chocolate, molasses and coffee. This beer is full bodied and finishes dry, with all the roasted Malt flavors you look for in a Stout.
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7%
Double Chocolate Stout by Charles Wells Brewery (England)
Double Stout by Green Flash Brewing (California)This stout pours a deep black into your glass, as it builds a creamy, dark-tan, medium head! The aromas are delicious creamy coffee and dark chocolate nibs! The flavors are similar, as you get the luscious, deep-roasted maltiness, creamy coffee and dark chocolate notes! Each sip of this 8.8% ABV, full-bodied Brew leaves a little “hoppiness” that lingers on the back palette.
ABV: 8.8%
Guinness Draught (Ireland) Ahhh! Guinness, My Guinness! At 4.2% ABV, this is one of the original Irish Stouts that can be called the guideline to sessionable dry Stouts! This beer pours jet black into the glass, as it builds a thin to medium thick creamy tan head. On the nose, you will get subtle notes of coffee and hints of bitter dark chocolate. These aromas come from the roasted malts and barley used in this smooth brew. If you like excellent dry Stouts, get the original!
Blue Fin Stout by Shipyard Brewing Company (Maine)This Irish Stout is very nice, as well as sessional. It comes in at a comfortable “I’ll have another” 4.7% ABV. The brew pours a solid black into the glass, as it builds a huge creamy tan head. You’ll get those nice Stout aromas of dark chocolate, molasses and coffee. This beer is full bodied and finishes dry, with all the roasted Malt flavors you look for in a Stout.
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7%
Double Chocolate Stout by Charles Wells Brewery (England)Double Stout by Green Flash Brewing (California)This stout pours a deep black into your glass, as it builds a creamy, dark-tan, medium head! The aromas are delicious creamy coffee and dark chocolate nibs! The flavors are similar, as you get the luscious, deep-roasted maltiness, creamy coffee and dark chocolate notes! Each sip of this 8.8% ABV, full-bodied Brew leaves a little “hoppiness” that lingers on the back palette.
ABV: 8.8%
Milk Stout by Left Hand Brewing Company (Colorado)
This delicious Stout pours a beautiful black into your glass, as it builds a medium tan head that fades quickly. The aromas from this nectar are luscious milk chocolate, vanilla and a slight coffee. The flavors match the aromas perfectly, showcasing the savory notes that roasting malts can bring to the awaiting palette. This beauty clocks in at 6% ABV and has a nice, silky mouthfeel, making it impossible for you not to reach for another bottle of this amazing Beer!
Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout by Rogue (Oregon)
Stout by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company (California)
This excellent Stout pours black into the glass, building a medium thick billowy-tan head. The aromas and flavors from the hearty roasted malts are a slight kiss of coffee, a dry wisp of dark chocolate and a nice hint of caramel. The 5.8%ABV gives no alcohol warmth, which allows the hop bittering to come through slightly and leaves a dry, full-bodied sip that begs for another!
Night Swim Robust Porter by Coppertail Brewing Company (Florida)
Porter by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company (California)
This world class Porter pours a deep clear cherry-mahogany color into your glass, as it builds a thick and rich, tan head. The aromas from this are some of the best that roasted malts can give, such as coffee, milk chocolate and nuttiness. The flavors match the aromas and swirl in a delicious dance around your palette, leaving a slight bitterness on the back of your palette. Each sip is a perfect portrait of what a Porter should be. This beauty comes in at 5.6% ABV, so you can have one more, just to make sure the perfection is consistent!! If you love Porters and Stouts, than this is a MUST HAVE!!