Double Chocolate Stout

[JodyH]

So good it deserves it's own thread.
750ml, 10% ABV = epic internet trolling in about an hour

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/JodyHuggins/20130327_191905_zpsee6902ba.jpg

[Tamara]

Now I'm thirsty...

[Matt O]

Rogue brews some great stuff, but honestly, "stout brewed with natural flavor?" :D

[JodyH]

Don't make me pull this car over.

[Chuck Haggard]

Mmmmmmm stout..........

[Tamara]

Had a pint of Powerhouse Diesel Oil Milk Stout with lunch myself. It's just been stout-y weather around here lately.

[JConn]

Looks delicious, I haven't had this but I believe I have one in storage. I may just pull it out this weekend. Double chocolate stouts are huge beers.

[Chuck Haggard]

I think I will have an O'Malley's Stout to celebrate this thread,

[JodyH]

I'm drinking it on a weeknight.
While listening to Iron Maiden "The Trooper".


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G5rfPISIwo


Danger Will Robinson... DANGER!

[LHS]

I haven't tried that particular one, but Wet Snout Milk Stout from Sleepy Dog Brewing in AZ is pretty solid, as is Left Hand Brewing's Nitro Milk Stout.

Stout = win.

[Tamara]

...as is Left Hand Brewing's Nitro Milk Stout.

Word up.

[RoyGBiv]

I'm happy NOT to find this (http://www.fermentnation.com/pics/youngs_double_chocolate_stout.jpg) in this thread.... 'cause it sucks.

Made a note to try and find the Rogue. Grassy-us.

[JodyH]

I had to pee so bad I weighed myself before and after.
1.2#
:cool:

[LHS]

Oh, and I'll just leave this (http://www.oskarblues.com/the-brews/ten-fidy) right here...

[LHS]

Word up.

Plus, you guys have that Upland Wheat Beer. That is the best straight-up hefeweizen I've ever had.

[Chris Rhines]

Rogue Double Chocolate stout is good, but allow me to recommend this (http://lefthandhorror.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/chok.gif) to your attention.

My Tuesday evening treat was to visit my local drinker and order two scoops of homemade vanilla ice cream in a pint glass, and a bottle of Choklat. Heaven.

[JAD]

Roughly the beer drinker's equivalent of my beloved Chris Elbow Spiced Affogados.

[Guinnessman]

Any Rogue Beer is excellent in my book! Their Hazelnut Brown Nectar is another tasty brew that is right up there with the Chocolate Stout. When I was at the beer distributor last week I noticed a case of that delicious Double Chocolate Stout and then I noticed the price; $80 for a case! (Ball park figure):eek:

I am still searching around for the individual bottles so I do not buy a whole case. With ammo prices and availability in their current state, I may just buy a case of this stuff instead!:D Chocolate Stouts go with anything, especially ice cream!

[JodyH]

World Market carries the individual bottles.

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[Corlissimo]

So does Whole Foods, at least the ones by me do. Awesome stuff!


~ Typos brought to you by my laziness & in attention to detail.

[TR675]

These pics are making me want a drink too, but I just can't decide...cool Bud Light or a nice chardonnay?

[Drang]

Just pulled a bottle of this from the stash:
Mocha Death - Iron Horse Brewery (http://www.ironhorsebrewery.com/brews/mocha-death/)
http://www.ironhorsebrewery.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/mochadeathfull.jpg

[LHS]

Just pulled a bottle of this from the stash:
Mocha Death - Iron Horse Brewery (http://www.ironhorsebrewery.com/brews/mocha-death/)
http://www.ironhorsebrewery.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/mochadeathfull.jpg

I don't suppose that stuff gets down Arizona way, does it? It sounds awesome.

[Guinnessman]

World Market carries the individual bottles.

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We do not have World Market here in Pittsburgh, but Whole Foods should have the individual bottles. I can't wait to try some!

[Chuck Haggard]

Locally I always have these available as well;

http://www.freestatebrewing.com/beer/ironman-imperial-stout/

http://www.freestatebrewing.com/beer/oatmeal-stout/

That O'Malley's I mentioned is made here;
http://www.westonirish.com/BREWS.html

If you are ever in the KC area visiting Weston is highly recommended.

Best place to drink an O'Malley's? About 80' underground;

http://beermapping.com/maps/reviews/images.php?img=3231

[KeeFus]

Speaking of local brews...these guys recently purchased an old cotton mill here in town and have made it into their own brewing company (http://deepriverbrewing.com/beer-lineup). I'm not much of a beer connoisseur but everyone speaks highly of their brew.

Recent article (http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/mobilization-craft-beer-industry/2013/mar/17/Beer-brewmaster-deep-river-brewing-clayton-NC/) about them.

[Tamara]

Look what (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/335/8322) I found in the fridge last night! I'd have taken a picture, but I drank both bottles. :o

[JodyH]

Here's a shot of part of my current beer selection.
There's a few more options scattered around the back rows.
I like variety and trying new stuff.
At most I have one or two beers with dinner, so I like to make it an adventure.
I'm a real fan of Italian and South American beers, they have a distinctive flavor that goes well with the warm days we're starting to have.
I save the Porter, Stout and IPA's for cooler evenings or to match up with a steak.
:cool:

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/JodyHuggins/20130329_075513_zps85725875.jpg

[RoyGBiv]

Here's a shot of part of my current beer selection.
If you like Sapporo, you should try Singha... My fave Asian beer. Great with Asian food, especially sushi.

http://thebeersessions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/singhabeer.jpg

[LHS]

Heh. Polygamy Porter, out of Utah. Priceless.

It's also fairly tasty, if a bit thin due to the low ABV.

[Mike Honcho]

I found the OP's beer last night and downed a couple of bottles. Fantastic.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/30/yty5ejyb.jpg

[Clyde from Carolina]

Here's a shot of part of my current beer selection.
There's a few more options scattered around the back rows.
I like variety and trying new stuff.
At most I have one or two beers with dinner, so I like to make it an adventure.
I'm a real fan of Italian and South American beers, they have a distinctive flavor that goes well with the warm days we're starting to have.
I save the Porter, Stout and IPA's for cooler evenings or to match up with a steak.
:cool:

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/JodyHuggins/20130329_075513_zps85725875.jpg

Nice variety. I like variety also, and just sucked down my last Peroni the other day. Currently my stash is a little low, but has inside: Anchor Steam, Stiegl Austrian lager, Shiner Bock, Aviator Hog Wild, Ballast Point Sculpin IPA, Sam Adams Alpine Seasonal, Flying Dog Centennial Imperial Single Hop IPA, Nomad Pils, Lagunitas Sucks, and miscellany Michelob Ultra and so forth-- and Coronas for my bro in law, as well as a few others on another shelf. :-)

http://www.fototime.com/42DE4EAB504A15F/standard.jpg

[RoyGBiv]

Holy carbohydrate Batman !
I probably shoulda waited for a fried to share this with .
Woo!

[JodyH]

Tonights dessert beer selection is a Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout, it's currently chilling in the fridge waiting on the steaks to reach room temp for cooking.
I may have to break out a cigar to go with it.
It's going to be a beautiful spring evening out on the back porch.
:cool:

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[JodyH]

Heh. Polygamy Porter, out of Utah. Priceless.

It's also fairly tasty, if a bit thin due to the low ABV.
It goes perfect with a medium rare ribeye.

[RoyGBiv]

Didn't realize you couldn't edit posts indefinitely.

This was THE most over-the-top-flavorful beer I've ever had.
I'm not shy about too much malt or too much body. But... wow.
As a casual drink, it fails miserably. It's just too ..... much.
As a dessert (not WITH dessert, AS a dessert), maybe with a cigar... really nice.

Thanks for the recommendation...

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/111/roguedcs.jpg

[PPGMD]

I had to pee so bad I weighed myself before and after.
1.2#
:cool:

You obviously didn't have to pee that badly or you wouldn't have had the time to step on the scale.

[JodyH]

Scale is right next to the toilet... for scientific purposes only of course.

Update:
Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout.
Amazing cocoa flavor, not quite as heavy as the Rogue.
Only 5% ABV and comes in a 550ml bottle so it's not quite as frisky as the Rogue.
Of the two I'm going to have to give the nod to the Samuel Smith's for overall flavor and drinkability.
If it was a cold winter evening and I was trying to grow a epic Viking beard then i'd go Rogue.
But since this is dessert after a nice rack of mesquite grilled babyback ribs, the Smith's is perfect.

[LHS]

Had a Moose Drool with my dinner tonight. Yum.

Also, I already have a near-epic Viking beard, so I think the Rogue might be appropriate...

[Chuck Haggard]

I had a good weekend.

Saturday night we ate out, had a Buffalo Sweat with dinner. Mmmmmmmm

http://tallgrassbeer.com/beers.html



Cooked at home last night. O'Malley's Stout, another Mmmmmmmmm

[Tamara]

Tyranena Benji's Chipotle Smoked Imperial Porter.

Limited run. Delicious (http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/tyranena-bgw-benjis-chipotle-smoked-imperial-porter/98194/); a big smoky porter with just a hint of pepper heat in the aftertaste. Saving last bottle for a special occasion, but oh god it's hard to...

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[LHS]

Tyranena Benji's Chipotle Smoked Imperial Porter.

Limited run. Delicious (http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/tyranena-bgw-benjis-chipotle-smoked-imperial-porter/98194/); a big smoky porter with just a hint of pepper heat in the aftertaste. Saving last bottle for a special occasion, but oh god it's hard to...

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I had Stone Brewing's chipotle smoked imperial porter a few months back, and holy hell, it was delicious.

[LHS]

I have been informed that you can take a glass of the Rogue double chocolate and float a layer of raspberry lambic ale on top.

[TCinVA]

Suddenly I'm in the mood for a beer.

[Clyde from Carolina]

Hmm, me too. I'm a Stone fan anyway, at least I love their IPA. That Tyranena Porter looks interesting.

[JodyH]

I have been informed that you can take a glass of the Rogue double chocolate and float a layer of raspberry lambic ale on top.
My interest has been piqued.

[RoyGBiv]

My interest has been piqued.

I draw the line at lambics. No bueno.

[JFK]

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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8121/8639498218_a1ac24662d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72663770@N08/8639498218/)
IMG_0001 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/72663770@N08/8639498218/) by Jay Koller (http://www.flickr.com/people/72663770@N08/), on Flickr

A little home brew French Ale. Perfect spring beer.

[JDM]

Starts like this.....

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A little home brew French Ale. Perfect spring beer.

Awesome!

[Clyde from Carolina]

Man, that looks good! I went to the beer emporium this week and got some more Stiegl (a good Austrian lager and excellent warm weather beer) and the beer guy recommended a decent pale ale also. I told him I was looking some warm weather brews- so I got his recommneded Port City Essential Pale Ale. Not bad, not bad at all.

[JConn]

Man, that looks good! I went to the beer emporium this week and got some more Stiegl (a good Austrian lager and excellent warm weather beer) and the beer guy recommended a decent pale ale also. I told him I was looking some warm weather brews- so I got his recommneded Port City Essential Pale Ale. Not bad, not bad at all.

Their pale ale isn't bad but their wit beer is great for warm weather in my opinion.

[LHS]

For hot weather beers, Upland Wheat out of Indiana is excellent, as is Four Peaks' Peach Ale out of Phoenix.

Also, Four Peaks had some bourbon-barrel aged Kiltlifter on tap today. Epic.

[Tamara]

I blame you guys for this:

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Two Brothers Off The Cuff Spicy Cocoa Stout (http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/two-brothers-off-the-cuff/200253/). I'm looking forward to cracking this open tonight.

[Chuck Haggard]

I simply must have one of these beers;

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/05/16/brewpub-honor-slain-mit-officer-with-collier-stout/sx5bb82Q8wIozEfjBLRo1O/story.html

New ‘Collier Stout’ beer to honor MIT officer

Sean Collier had many loves in life, from hiking to police work, the Patriots to country music. And, as friends attest, he was fond of a good beer.

That is why, nearly a month after the MIT police officer’s tragic death, allegedly at the hands of the Boston Marathon bombers, news that Cambridge Brewing Company in Kendall Square is creating a beer in Collier’s honor — “Collier Stout” — is giving those who loved him reason to smile.

“I think Sean would be beside himself if he knew a beer was being named after him,” said Travis Dixon, who graduated with Collier from the police academy and roomed with him for the past three years.

Phil Bannatyne, Cambridge Brewing Company’s longtime owner, said he expects the first batch of Collier Stout, which will be a dry Irish stout, to be brewed by the end of May. After a quick fermentation, the first pints should be ready for drinking around mid-June.

The beer will cost $5.50, with Cambridge Brewing Company donating $1 from each sale to the Jimmy Fund, which has established a memorial fund in Collier’s honor.

Chris Vossmer, an Arlington native now living in Colorado Springs, was the first to suggest the idea. Sitting in the tasting room of his favorite microbrewery, Rocky Mountain Brewery, he and his friends were discussing April’s tragic events when a rich, dark beer was put in his hands.

“I had spent 24 years of my life dedicated to military service and protecting our rights and freedoms, and to have terrorists hit my hometown, it still bothers me,” said Vossmer, a retired Air Force first sergeant. “I took a drink, and said this would be something that would be fitting [as a remembrance].

“My friends at the bar said, ‘Why don’t we brew one?’ Within a couple of minutes we were able to come up with the name. Sean was a big, strong, stout kid.”

That stout also means “brave” makes the name resonate that much more, he said.

Vossmer’s sister, Cheryl, a sergeant in MIT’s Police Department who knew Collier well, quickly embraced the idea. While she approached Cambridge Brewing Company, another MIT police sergeant, Richard Sullivan, said he received the endorsement of Collier’s family.

Rocky Mountain Brewery and Cambridge Brewing Company will each put out a version of Collier Stout sometime in June, with each brewer using a past recipe for expediency. The MIT Hobby Shop will be providing wooden “Collier Stout” beer taps, featuring a night watchman’s stick and a police badge.

Plans call for each brewer to produce a limited run, which in Cambridge’s case means about 2,000 pints, Bannatyne said.

Tim Croke, Collier’s other roommate and a fellow law enforcement officer, promised to be first in the line.

“The memorial service at MIT was the dream send-off that he would have wanted. Now having a beer named after him — it’s so fitting,” Croke said. “I can’t wait for this to come out so Travis and I can raise a toast to him — one last cheer.”

[Maple Syrup Actual]

Living on the West Coast as I am wont...I often make runs up and down the wet edge of BC, Washington and Oregon and even sometimes California, sampling local beers as I go.

I made friends with a chef at Rogue Brewery one time after he made me an amazing burger with blue cheese. I have had a zillion burgers and this was one of the best and I went to the kitchen to tell him so...turns out he was having a really lousy day and that made an impression. Anyway...he now runs a kitchen in Seaside. So if you're out that way go check out their big brew pub. I predict excellent burgers.

This is his place:

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq133/misant666/Adventures%20of%20Beer/2012-08-14095047_zpsa64c860a.jpg

[TCinVA]

Blackberry witbier....I know nothing of most libations but this stuff is pretty darn good.

[JodyH]

Samuel Smith's Organic Apricot Ale.
The high temp was 100+ yesterday afternoon, once the sun dropped down and the streetlights came on this ale was perfect for sitting on the porch bench and relaxing as everything cooled off.
I have a Strawberry Ale in the fridge that i'll probably relax with tomorrow evening after our IPSC match (supposed to be 100+ again).

:p

[Clyde from Carolina]

I really like a good pils when the temps are high. I've been enjoying Jever. The guy at the beer shop told me it is more Czech-like and a bunch of other interesting info. and it is definitely a northern German pils, and I'm really digging it. Picked up some more this week along with my go-to Austrian Stiegl.

[Maple Syrup Actual]

For a super light summer pilsener I really like this Turkish beer called Efes. I believe it contains a significant amount of rice rather than wheat (so if you have some kind of gluten issue, like for instance you live in Seattle or Vancouver, this is potentially better? I have no idea).

Anyway what struck me about the Efes I had was that it seemed less carbonated than a lot of beers. It was a very clean mouthfeel as a result, or that's what I thought, anyway. Perfect poolside beer.

[Clyde from Carolina]

For a super light summer pilsener I really like this Turkish beer called Efes. I believe it contains a significant amount of rice rather than wheat (so if you have some kind of gluten issue, like for instance you live in Seattle or Vancouver, this is potentially better? I have no idea).

Anyway what struck me about the Efes I had was that it seemed less carbonated than a lot of beers. It was a very clean mouthfeel as a result, or that's what I thought, anyway. Perfect poolside beer.

Interesting. I'll look for it.

[LHS]

I tried Stone's Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale today. I like it far more than the standard Arrogant Bastard. Normal AB is rather harsh and overpowering, but the oaking gives it a bit of needed subtlety.

[RoyGBiv]

Righteous Brothers and Sisters.... Righteous.

Absolutely perfect with a Jackalope on a Pretzel Bun (http://hotdogscoldbeer.com/austin/eats/).

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/856/cnwz.jpg

[Clyde from Carolina]

Righteous Brothers and Sisters.... Righteous.

Absolutely perfect with a Jackalope on a Pretzel Bun (http://hotdogscoldbeer.com/austin/eats/).

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/856/cnwz.jpg

I can dig it. (But never tried it.)

Listening to Trane myself and drinking some very decent Einbecker pils. Life is good.

http://www.fototime.com/5B1437EABA48F2D/standard.jpg

[LHS]

I finally found a gluten-free beer that actually tastes like beer!

http://www.merchantduvin.com/brew-greens-endeavour-dubbel-gluten-free-ale.php

http://www.merchantduvin.com/images/i-greens-endeavour-dubbel-gluten-free-ale.png

Sadly, it's also $7 per 16oz bottle, so my days of beer drinking are pretty well over unless someone figures out a way to brew decent GF beer without raping my wallet.

[Clyde from Carolina]

Hmm, I'll ask my beer guy about GF. He's the Yoda of Yeast and Hops, he may know something.