Hi folks!
The winds have started to pick up so I figure I'd bang out a post before the lights go down.
Many of my friends and family are without power in NYC and the surrounding area. The Facebook posts continue; flooding is everywhere; ConEd plant blew up...it's some scary stuff.
So, what to turn to?
BEER!
Tonight, I'm enjoying an old favorite - Hoppin' Frog's "B.O.R.I.S. the Crusher," an oatmeal imperial stout from Ohio. Sadly, the Frog (as they're known at the warehouse) is not distributed in VT and this bottle was something of a gift, perfect for a night like tonight.
(For those who are Hoppin' Frog fans and want to see them in VT - please contact them directly and let them know!)
Got me thinking - what other big a$$ stouts are out there that I could quaff on a windy night like tonight?
How about...
Southern Tier Oat? Much richer than the Frog, thick, rich, and licorice-y.
Alesmith Speedway Stout? Buy two - one to drink and one to age. A beast of a stout, hot as h-e-doublehockeystix, bitter hoppy and lots of coffee.
Stone Imperial Russian Stout? (THAT'S RIGHT - WE STILL HAVE SOME!!!) Just...the best. Everything you want in a big stout.
North Coast Old Rasputin? Sadly this has been unavailable from their distributor for weeks but when it's in, it's a must-get. To me, the best year 'round imperial stout available.
Founders Imperial Stout? 2012 is coming out. Meh. We've got 2011 - aged a year to mellow out the alcohol and smooth out the rough edges.
Beer Here Kremlin Crude? From Denmark, some serious smoke paired with roast and sweet flavors.
De Struise Black Albert? 13% ABV, 100 IBUs?!?! Yeah...very rare, and now available at the Beverage Warehouse.
There's a few to mull about. What are your favorite stouts???? Let us know on our Facebook page!
Cheers,
Evan
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