Last year, Missoula’s Big Sky Brewing Co. began a series of limited release beers available only in Montana, to the dismay of fans in the 23 other states where Big Sky is distributed. The latest release, just in time for this week’s St. Patrick’s Day, is Irish Stout. Here’s Big Sky’s description: Butte American once…
We’ll head west for Day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas Cheer for a couple of brews with lots of roasted malts. First up is the third beer we’ve tried from Winthrop, WA’s Old Schoolhouse Brewing: Rendezvous Porter. We’d previously enjoyed the Ruud Awakening IPA and Hooligan Stout. Rendezvous Porter pours a solid black…
I’ve loved this stout for a long time. It is exactly what a robust stout should be. Strong roasted malt with a bit of a bite. Great dark chocolate aroma. Lots of coffee flavor like a good Italian or French roast with a bit of chocolate undertones. Deschutes Brewery in Bend, OR consistently brews some…
Let’s kick this off with an outstanding beer, currently in my top ten list. Last winter, Redhook re-released a brew that never should have disappeared. It definitely delivers on its description as an “imperial stout enhanced by coffee and dark malts with a big roasted flavor.” It is a robust stout with a complementing coffee…