If you like stouts as much as I do

[Smokin Okie]

Ya need to look for this one, Great Divide barrel aged Yeti.

Wow !! What a beer. I've drank a lot of stouts. Founders KBS was my favorite, I think this one has taken its place.

I love Great Divide Yeti, but this takes it over the top.

Now, I gotta make a short trip to the package store where I found this, and buy them out.

 

[bigfurmn]

That looks great. I want one.

 

[ifitsdeadsmokeit]

That is good beer.

 

[Gonna Smoke]

I'll be on the lookout for that...

 

[Fueling Around]

Don't recall seeing that one.
I miss living in Pacific Northwest. Great selection of craft beers and some of the finest stouts ever.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

I like stouts that are not to heavy, not sweet or high abv. We have a brewery in Denison Tx called Say When that makes the best stout and porter that I ever had!

 

[yankee2bbq]

I love Guinness. How does this compare?

 

[Smokin Okie]

I love Guinness. How does this compare?

I've not drank a Guiness in years. Stouts are my favorite style and I could not readily explain the diff. So I went to X's Grok and asked what the diff was.

Basic Great Divide Yeti is an Imperial Russian Stout with an ABV of 9%, this barrel aged version is 12.5% ABV. btw, Mrs Okie and I split that pint, we still had to get dinner.

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Here's a breakdown of the differences between a Stout Beer and an Imperial Russian Stout:

Stout Beer:

• Origin: Stouts originated in England, with roots tracing back to the 17th century. They evolved from porters, becoming darker and fuller-bodied.
• Characteristics:
  • Color: Generally dark, ranging from dark brown to black.
  • Flavor: Features roasted malt flavors, which can include coffee, chocolate, and sometimes caramel or toffee notes. The bitterness primarily comes from roasted malts rather than hops.
  • Alcohol Content: Typically ranges from 4% to 6% ABV (Alcohol By Volume).
  • Body: Medium to full-bodied, with a creamy texture often due to nitrogenation (as in Guinness).
• Variations: Includes dry stout, milk stout, oatmeal stout, and more, each with slight variations in ingredients or brewing methods.

Imperial Russian Stout:

• Origin: Developed in the 18th century in London for export to the Russian Imperial Court, hence the name. It was meant to survive long sea voyages and impress with its strength and richness.
• Characteristics:
  • Color: Very dark, usually black with ruby or brown highlights.
  • Flavor: Intensely rich with layers of dark chocolate, coffee, dark fruits, and sometimes spices. There's often a higher degree of sweetness balanced by a significant hop presence, which adds complexity and bitterness.
  • Alcohol Content: Much higher than regular stouts, often ranging from 8% to 12% ABV or more, contributing to a warming sensation.
  • Body: Full-bodied, with a thick, viscous mouthfeel. Often aged in barrels, which can impart additional flavors like vanilla or oak.
• Aging: Many are brewed to be aged, both in the barrel and in the bottle, allowing flavors to develop and mellow over time.

Key Differences:

• Alcohol Content: Imperial Russian Stouts have a significantly higher ABV.
• Flavor Intensity: More intense and complex flavor profiles in Imperial Russian Stouts due to the use of more ingredients and aging processes.
• Body: Both are full-bodied, but Imperial Stouts tend to be even richer and smoother.
• Purpose and History: While stouts were developed for local consumption, Imperial Stouts were crafted for export, aiming to impress with their potency and richness.

In essence, while all Imperial Russian Stouts are stouts, not all stouts are Imperial Russian Stouts. The latter is a more extreme, amplified version of the former, designed for those seeking a robust, flavorful beer experience.

 

[Smokin Okie]

Don't recall seeing that one.
I miss living in Pacific Northwest. Great selection of craft beers and some of the finest stouts ever.

Great Divide is a Colorado brewery, been around from the early days of craft beer.

Just about every beer Mrs Okie and I enjoy, are from Colorado. My fav beer is Dales Pale Ale, brewed by Oskar Blues. Mrs Okie loves Voodoo Ranger IPA brewed by New Belgium.

I don't venture out of Colorado much, but when I do, I go to Founders in Michigan. I love their KBS imperial stout, has huge vanilla flavor. And my " smoker " beer is their All Day IPA, a low ABV session beer that I can knock down a few while feeding splits and still able to check for doneness.

Along with a local IPA, called F5, for the tornado of that variety, those beers are always in our beer fridge.

 

[gmc2003]

The last stout I had was in Maine on a business trip back in the mid 80s. Black Fly Stout was the name, and I think it was a local craft beer. If I remember correctly it was pretty good.


Chris

 

[Colin1230]

Not me. I'm A pansy! Make mine Coors Lite.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Ya need to look for this one, Great Divide barrel aged Yeti.

Wow !! What a beer. I've drank a lot of stouts. Founders KBS was my favorite, I think this one has taken its place.

I love Great Divide Yeti, but this takes it over the top.

Now, I gotta make a short trip to the package store where I found this, and buy them out.

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That reminds me of our Local Brewery 903

 

[Smokin Okie]

Not me. I'm A pansy! Make mine Coors Lite.

I can't imagine why you would limit yourself. If you enjoy great flavor in barbecue, why would that not extend to your beer ?

There's a great brewery right there in Kansas City, Boulevard Brewing. You should visit their tap room and try some of their brews. Mrs Okie and I especially like their " Tank 7 " . Its a farmhouse ale and is always in our beer fridge. Its her favorite beer.

We're in early stages of planning a trip to KC to eat barbecue and to visit Boulevard. And she wants to spend the day at Missouri Star Quilt company.

 

[Fueling Around]

I departed the PNW in 2001. Toasted & Oatmeal was the popular stout in those days. Both produced a deep frothy head
Back in those days they didn't use the fancy marketing names for beverages. Even Red Hook which had grown to a regional used basic names to describe the brew. I miss the days of visiting their tap room in the Fremont District of Seattle. Screw the tour, I liked the free sampling.
Not impressed with Founders products.
My wife would also plan a day at a quilt store

I love some of the Florida products. One is an IPA from Tampa that with a little malt adjust would make a wonderful imperial stout.
Check the AI, but IPA was reportedly produced to survive the transit from England to India.

Almost forgot cask conditioned? Those are some memorable ales in the English tradition.

 

[Smokin Okie]

Grok on IPA's



An India Pale Ale (IPA) is a type of beer within the pale ale style that was originally developed in England for export to India during the 19th century. Here are some key characteristics:

• Higher Alcohol Content: IPAs typically have a higher alcohol content, which historically helped preserve the beer during the long sea voyage to India.
• Strong Hopping: They are known for their pronounced hop flavor and aroma. The hops not only contribute to the beer's taste but also act as a natural preservative.
• Bitterness: IPAs are generally more bitter than other pale ales due to the extensive use of hops.
• Variety of Flavors: Modern IPAs can vary widely in taste, from citrusy, piney, or floral to more tropical fruit notes, thanks to different hop varieties and brewing techniques.
• Types of IPAs:
  • English IPA: More malt-balanced, less bitter compared to American versions.
  • American IPA: Known for higher bitterness and a focus on hop aroma and flavor.
  • Double or Imperial IPA: Even stronger in alcohol content and hop profile.
  • Session IPA: Lighter in alcohol but retains the characteristic hop flavor.
  • New England IPA (NEIPA): Characterized by a hazy appearance and juicy, less bitter hop profile.
• Color: Typically ranges from golden to deep amber, though modern variations can be quite different.

The name "India Pale Ale" reflects its historical context, but today, IPAs are enjoyed worldwide for their distinct flavors rather than for preservation purposes. If you're interested in trying one, you might find a wide array of choices at local breweries or beer stores, each offering a unique interpretation of this classic style.

 

[Smokin Okie]

The addition of extra hops to an IPA, was suppose to contibute to the beer making the trip to India. That's sort've conflicting, to me.

Hops degrade relatively fast. Stone Brewing in San Diego, recommends drinking their IPAs within months of it coming out of the fermenter. They even brewed a variety called " drink by " or something to that effect.

I think a lot of people new to IPA's, may pick up a beer that's been on the shelf too long. If they're not fresh, they lose a lot of flavor. Can become rank.

So how does that jive with hopping up the English ales to make the trip to India ?

 

[Colin1230]

Not me. I'm A pansy! Make mine Coors Lite.

I can't imagine why you would limit yourself. If you enjoy great flavor in barbecue, why would that not extend to your beer ?

There's a great brewery right there in Kansas City, Boulevard Brewing. You should visit their tap room and try some of their brews. Mrs Okie and I especially like their " Tank 7 " . Its a farmhouse ale and is always in our beer fridge. Its her favorite beer.

We're in early stages of planning a trip to KC to eat barbecue and to visit Boulevard. And she wants to spend the day at Missouri Star Quilt company.

I was just kidding Okie.
I have been to Boulevard Brewing Co. It was a great tour and the tasting in the tap room complete with all sorts of pastries was really nice. I agree with you and the wife, Tank 7 is good stuff. My favorite Boulevard beer though is Wheat with a squirt of lemon juice.
When you are here be sure to take a ride on the new Farris Wheel. Air conditioned gondola. It's not far from Boulevard, you'll see it.

Oh, I like Mexican beers too!