Any stout fans out there?

[BillM]

There must be! Cause I can't be the only one.. I've been making regular trips down to NY to pick up a few of my favs (Sam Adams Cream Stout, Left Hand Brewing Co Milk Stout Nitro, Bells Kalamazoo Stout, and about a dozen others)... Most if not all of these beers aren't even available in Canada, which really sucks.

 

[leaf4]

I like the Sam Adams, I don't venture too far into the stout, but if you haven't already, I suggest giving Innis & Gunn a try (original) it's not a stout but it's cask brewed and delicious, if possible get it in the glass bottle, tastes better to me than when it's in a can.

[BillM]

I've tried all of the Innis & Gunn varieties, as well as pretty much all the stouts available here in Ontario by any of the well known breweries... I was hoping someone would chime in with an Ontario craft brew stout I haven't tried yet

[Fang]

Can't tell you if it's readily available but R&B from BC have a Bacon stout that was hard to put down. A buddy brought some over at Xmas and I never asked where he got it.

 

I have to be in that perfect frame of mind for stout but bête noir out of QC is good and one that I have not found but read great reviews is from Yukon brewing company

[Joeytier]

Lots of great stouts coming from the upper states, especially the east coast. Wish there was more distribution.

 

The muskoka cranberry stout was always a favourite of mine but it's just a seasonal of course.

[singingdog]

I'll second the Muskoka stout. Don't let the "double chocolate" put you off, it's not sweet at all. It is also one of the best rib braising stouts I have used. Ontario microbrew: check out Whitewater Breweries MIdnight stout....very tasty. http://whitewaterbeer.com/

[solopaddler]

Muskoka Dark Billy, but then I do believe you're already familiar with that one.

 

What I'd like to know is why do you always bring swill on all of our trips?

[BillM]

Those might have been the tastiest beers I've ever had (The ones on the Sutton a close second!!!)

[craigdritchie]

Bill, if you want to try some new stouts .....

 

http://www.burlingtonbeerfest.com

[Gerritt]

I have enjoyed a few while cruising in and around PEC...

 

Here's a few for reference..

 

http://m.barleydaysbrewery.com/the-brews-s2.php

 

http://www.lakeonthemountain.com/mountain_brewery.htm

 

http://churchkeybrewing.com/Our-Beer.html

 

And if u have a chance, give a Beau's a swig.

 

G.

[Northern 66]

Hi Bill,

Give this one a try if you can find it in stock at the LCBO store.

Beau's The Tom Green Beer. It is an Ontario Milk Stout which is great, 5% 600ml bottles @ $4.85 each SKU #365627.

If i find it in stock at the LCBO, i buy evey bottle they have.

Cheers.

[BillM]

Hi Bill,

Give this one a try if you can find it in stock at the LCBO store.

Beau's The Tom Green Beer. It is an Ontario Milk Stout which is great, 5% 600ml bottles @ $4.85 each SKU #365627.

If i find it in stock at the LCBO, i buy evey bottle they have.

Cheers.

 

 

Thanks bud! This is exactly what I was hoping for... I'm assuming you've tried the 8 Ball stout available at the LCBO as well? It's not to bad.

[SBCregal]

woah woah woah.... a burlington beerfest? how did I just hear about this!?!?

[quickme]

young's Double chocolate is pretty good. Been drinking more stouts this year so keeping my eye on this thread.

[homie66]

I second the Tom Green beer. Beau's makes some excellent beers. I also liked a milk stout I tried at Christmas LA VACHE FOLLE IMPERIAL MILK STOUT. LCBO site says it's discontinued so grab a bottle if you can find it.

[BillM]

Not a huge fan of Imperial stouts...Dry/Irish for me.

[Northern 66]

Hi Bill,

Yes the eight ball is a good one as well.

Another of my favorites is the Highlander Blacksmith Smoker Porter by the Highlander Brewing company located north of Algonquin park.

I also like to stop by the Church Key brewing company north east of Campbellford in the summer for free samples.

They make some great beer for taste testing.

Ross

[BillM]

Porters are good as well, I've had some good ones while scouring the shelves of the LCBO for beers I haven't tried before

[Steve]

Mike and Bill, you two have ballz.

 

Didn't you know the MNR have satellites that show close ups and thus, those beers.

 

Then the MNR Ninja's appear from a cloud of smoke to bust ya!!!

 

[BillM]

Those beers were hid in 50ft of water!

[Steve]

ahhh, i assumed you just towed them around with you.....keeping ya refreshed

[BillM]

ahhh, i assumed you just towed them around with you.....keeping ya refreshed

 

Nah, no way to keep them cold other then to drop them to the bottom of the lake.

[Rod Caster]

There are some good and some horrible stout brews in Quebec. I once in a while visit a Crevier depaneur just south of Rouyn-Noranda that has a mind blowing selection of beers you've likely never heard of.

 

Edit:spelled beer as beef

Edited March 5, 2014 by Rod Caster

[adempsey]

Although they don't make any stouts, the beers I've had from Lake of Bays Brewing Co. and the Great Lakes Brewery are pretty good. The Winter Ale and Orange Peel Ale from GLB are a nice treat.

[Sharkbait22]

Check out Publican House Brewery http://www.thepublicanhouse.com/ourbeers.php in Peterborough. Yummm

 

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