Imperial Stout

NOW TAPPING: Southern Tier Choklot

The first sighting of Southern Tier’s Choklat isn’t in stores, it’s at Leon’s Full Service in Decatur.  Choklat is an imperial stout released by the Lakewood, NY brewery seasonally in November, but is making an early appearance now.

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NOW TAPPING: Southern Tier Choklat

The first sighting of Southern Tier’s Choklat isn’t in stores, it’s at Leon’s Full Service in Decatur.  Choklat is an imperial stout released by the Lakewood, NY brewery seasonally in November, but is making an early appearance now.

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RARE BEER: Mikkeller Beer Geek Bacon

Back in March, I mentioned Mikkeller’s Beer Geek Breakfast – a coffee infused imperial stout with oatmeal.  In tasting, you will note bittersweet chocolate notes, offset by sweet oatmeal.  Roasted malts and coffee are present.  Coffee is stronger on the Continue Reading →

SEASONAL RETURN: Founder’s Breakfast Stout

The beer that is the precursor to both Kentucky Breakfast Stout, and Canadian Breakfast Stout is making it’s seasonal return, simply – Breakfast Stout.   This double chocolate coffee oatmeal imperial stout is brewed once a year by Founder’s Brewing Continue Reading →

Allagash Fluxus 2010 Arrives!

It’s Here! 8 weeks after bottling, Allagash Brewing’s 2010 edition of Fluxus has arrived!

“Allagash Fluxus is a beer of continuous change. Brewed differently every year to commemorate our anniversary, this year’s Fluxus is a huge Imperial Chocolate Stout. Weighing in at 10.3% ABV, it is one of the strongest beers that Allagash has ever brewed. The brain child of brewer Doug Klippenstein, this beer utilized a unique brewing process that used wort from a smaller brew, as the “water” for mashing the grain for this brew. Maine-grown barley was used as the base for this grain bill that also included a blend of three roasted malts and oats. Fluxus was appropriately hopped with both US Saaz and Glacier hops. Just before knock out, fifty pounds of Taza roasted Cacao nibs were added to the whirlpool. The result is a thick, sticky stout with tons of both roasted and chocolate flavors, aromas of tobacco and cocoa, and a surprisingly sweet, creamy finish.”

NEW RELEASE: Dogfish Miles Davis Bitches Brew

New from Dogfish Head (Milton, DE) is Miles Davis Bitches Brew.  This beer is shipped and hitting Atlanta area stores gradually this week.  From Dogfish’s website-

“In honor of the 40th anniversary of the original release of Bitches Brew, Miles Davis’ 1970 paradigm-shifting landmark fusion breakthrough, we’ve created our own Bitches Brew – a bold, dark beer that’s a fusion of three threads imperial stout and one thread honey beer with gesho root, a gustatory analog to Miles’ masterpiece.Featuring the album’s iconic artwork, created by the late Mati Klarwein, on its label, Dogfish Head’s Bitches Brew will be unveiled at SAVOR, An American Craft Beer & Food Experience, June 5, National Building Museum, Washington DC.”

NEW RELEASE: Rogue Double Chocolate Stout

Rogue loves chocolate.  The Newport, Oregon brewer has a few chocolate based offerings in their arsenal.  Here in 2010, Rogue brings another chocolate beer, one that’s already one awards and is sure not to disappoint.

History:

Double Chocolate Stout is the evolution Continue Reading →