Stout drinkers check out Evan Benn's article in the Post Dispatch today....
Choices in stout go far beyond the obvious
By Evan S. Benn
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
01/01/2010
Dark beers can be intimidating to casual beer drinkers. Maybe that's because their only stout experience has been with Guinness, an Irish dry stout with a creamy mouthfeel that's a staple at many bars and restaurants. Truth is, Guinness isn't bad, but there is so much more out there that could convert occasional stout drinkers to full-on aficionados.Not all stouts are created equal. They fall into subcategories depending on what ingredients brewers choose to highlight, such as oats (oatmeal stout), lactose (milk stout) or hops (American stout). The most complex and high-alcohol of these brews are sometimes called Russian imperial stouts because they were first brewed for 18th century Russian czars.
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Evan's Pick
Goose Island Bourbon County Stout
Lowdown: This chewy sipper is perfect for a cold night. Bourbon-barrel aging imparts notes of smoke and vanilla. Pair it with ice cream or a cigar.
Price: $18.99 for four 12-ounce bottles
Where to find it: The Wine and Cheese Place, 7435 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton
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