Archive for: Stout

Why I Am not Buying Rare Bourbon County Stout

Why I Am not Buying Rare Bourbon County Stout

The other day I was given a heads-up by a store on getting myself a bottle of Rare Bourbon County Stout by Goose Island.  I discussed whether to purchase Rare with Beer Bitch.  This discussion should send up a big red flag.  I never discuss... read more »

 

Porters and Stouts

Porters and Stouts

Every fall people start asking me to explain the difference between a porter and stout.  The answer not much, but a whole lot.  The history of these two beers have crossed paths, and I am sure someone could write a book on the history of porter... read more »

 

Guinness Stout vs. Lager

Guinness Stout vs. Lager

Black Lager In Chicago and possibly a few other markets Guinness did a test run of a black lager under the Guinness name.  Guinness is an iconic brand and one that does not seem to have the negative connotations of Miller, Bud etc.... read more »

 

Saying Goodbye To An Old Friend

Saying Goodbye To An Old Friend

It was a slightly cooler summer evening so I decided to drink the last of my Goose Island Oatmeal Stout.  Goose retired this beer early this year.  What a shame.  The stout was the only year round locally produced stout in Chicago.  Sure... read more »

 

#3 of 1001 Brooklyn’s Black Chocolate Stout

#3 of 1001 Brooklyn’s Black Chocolate Stout

Black Chocolate Stout By Brooklyn Brewery   This is a beer I been babying for a while.  Its been sitting in the back of my cabinet since the Winter 07-08,  Also the point where I started my own business.  I felt this beer would be... read more »