Stouts for Xmas

Johnny Drama_11

Hi All,

I am looking for suggestions of some stouts to try over the xmas period, I will have some family and friends over and want to try some different types. So far I have Jet Black Heart (Brewdog) and Leann Folláin (O'Hara's) so far but looking for a couple more.

Sorry for mentioning xmas so early.

Thanks,

JD

c - 13

Siren -Carribean Chocolate Cake
Magic Rock - Common Grounds
O'Haras - Imperial Stout
Brewdog - Hinterland
Beavertown - 'Spresso

Are a few of my favorites this year and should be easy enough to source.

crkball6

Founders Breakfast Stout / Founders KBS
Galway Bay - Buried at sea

Johnny Drama_11

Thanks folks will keep an eye out for these.

ben.schlomo

Brehon Oatmeal stout is very good. Galway bays Stormy Port is another.

Lovely Bloke

No Joe - O Brother Brewing
KBS - Founders

Zaph

A few not mentioned yet:

Galway Hooker Stout
Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout
Founders Imperial Stout
Williams Bros March of the Penguins
Trouble Brewing Dark Arts (I know it's a porter rather than a stout, but it definitely deserves a mention).

Of those listed on this thread, KBS is imo the best beer of any kind money can buy. The only problem is that it's a limited production run, so finding some might be tricky.

oblivious

Porterhouse celeberation stout

and a tucked away 200 fathoms :P

limnam

Zaph wrote: »

Of those listed on this thread, KBS is imo the best beer of any kind money can buy. The only problem is that it's a limited production run, so finding some might be tricky.

Have you tried

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/omnipollo--buxton-yellow-belly-peanut-butter-biscuit-stout/280975/

I love KBS but I think this would nudge in ahead of it.

Probably too rare for the OP's plans but your guests would love you for it

Just bought a bottle of Independent Extra Stout. Hopefully it is as good as Kinnegar Cup and Saucer.

Zaph

limnam wrote: »

Have you tried

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/omnipollo--buxton-yellow-belly-peanut-butter-biscuit-stout/280975/

I love KBS but I think this would nudge in ahead of it.

Probably too rare for the OP's plans but your guests would love you for it

Haven't tried that, but I don't think my peanut allergy would thank me for it

limnam

Zaph wrote: »

Haven't tried that, but I don't think my peanut allergy would thank me for it

There's no nuts, butter or biscuit in it, but tastes of all 3. It's magic

hynesie08

Are we almost at dungarven coffee and oatmeal time? Always a treat at this time of year.

BeerNut

Yep:
https://twitter.com/dungarvanbrewco/status/794123589167542272

CianRyan

It's definitely Stout season again, anyone got some info on where to find some nice imperials?
There's slim pickings around Tallaght but I'm happy to drive and pick up a few bottles.

demanufactured

Lacks world's end anyone?

crkball6

CianRyan wrote: »

It's definitely Stout season again, anyone got some info on where to find some nice imperials?
There's slim pickings around Tallaght but I'm happy to drive and pick up a few bottles.

A small drive but probably the best on your side Redmonds of Ranelagh

You can order from places like drinkstore.ie they have a shop in stoney batter with excellent selections

CianRyan

crkball6 wrote: »

A small drive but probably the best on your side Redmonds of Ranelagh

You can order from places like drinkstore.ie they have a shop in stoney batter with excellent selections

Nice one, my girlfriend does a yoga class in Ranelagh so that gives me and excuse to head that way!

Max Powers

Johnny Drama_11 wrote: »

Hi All,

I am looking for suggestions of some stouts to try over the xmas period, I will have some family and friends over and want to try some different types. So far I have Jet Black Heart (Brewdog) and Leann Folláin (O'Hara's) so far but looking for a couple more.

Sorry for mentioning xmas so early.

Thanks,

JD

Not too early in my world...not stout but put aside a dungarvan 'gallows hill' last week for xmas consumption.as said, not a stout, barley wine, packs a punch, full of raisin, toffee flavour and perfect for nursing during festivities.

laros

Blacks have just bottled this years "World's End" so should be in the shops soon...

xbox gamer

Just some of the beers released this christmas. Seen it on facebook and saved the image :cool:

oblivious

xbox gamer wrote: »

Just some of the beers released this christmas. Seen it on facebook and saved the image :cool:

There maybe more up date's

oblivious

xbox gamer wrote: »

Just some of the beers released this christmas. Seen it on facebook and saved the image :cool:

There maybe more up date's

andekwarhola

laros wrote: »

Blacks have just bottled this years "World's End" so should be in the shops soon...

Brilliant. Will stock up.

Johnny Drama_11

Thread resurrection...is it too early to start putting stout away for xmas. I just picked up a bottle of 200 fathoms and have a bottle of imperial stout by Boyne. Wondering if they should be drank now or wait.

Also would regular stouts benefit from ageing I.e. brehons ulster oatmeal

murphyebass

Don't forget a few bottles of Guiness extra. 5 for a tenner in my local offi ain't to e sneezed at for a pretty damn tasty extra stout especially if you want one more beer but not an expensive one

gypsy79

Johnny Drama_11 wrote: »

Thread resurrection...is it too early to start putting stout away for xmas. I just picked up a bottle of 200 fathoms and have a bottle of imperial stout by Boyne. Wondering if they should be drank now or wait.

Also would regular stouts benefit from ageing I.e. brehons ulster oatmeal

Anyone got a price for the 200 fathoms in the actual GBB pubs. Seems about 8.50 in offie?

Lovely stuff. Anyone know if they made more this year?

BeerNut

gypsy79 wrote: »

Anyone know if they made more this year?

It's only released once a year, AFAIK.

gypsy79

BeerNut wrote: »

It's only released once a year, AFAIK.

I know that. It ran out pretty quick last year. Was wondering if they had made a bigger batch

Hotblack Desiato

A couple of years ago I picked up a bottle of whiskey barrel aged Leann Follain, lovely stuff. Couldn't get one last year for love nor money

limnam

I'll be having 2015 200 fathoms, interested to see how it is after a couple of years