Chocolate Stout, The Fort Collins Brewery

A lightly hoppy smooth stout with only the slightest chocolate undertones. It is good for pretty much any beer lover. Pretty solid.


Location: Fort Collins, CO
Rating: 8.6

2 Below, New Belgium Brewing

This Winter Ale is hoppy yet smooth. The flavors are slightly sweet, with a slight hint of berries. Overall it's quite a good seasonal beer.

Location: Fort Collins, CO
Rating: 8.0

Coffee Stout, Schlafly

This stout is exactly what it claims to be. At times beers with hints of coffee are so subtle that it takes a true critique to taste the flavors. That is not the case with Schlafly's Coffee Stout. As a coffee lover myself I thoroughly enjoy this beer. Unfortunately, I feel the strong coffee taste might be a bit offensive to some people's palates, especially when they're expecting a smooth stout. Overall, it's original and pretty good, though it can get old in large quantities.

Location: St. Louis, MO
Rating: 7.6

Mad Hatter, New Holland Brewing

This I.P.A. is hoppy. It is strong at the start with a lasting after taste. That said, it is relatively smooth for a hoppy beer and may attract those afraid of stronger beers. Overall it's quite good.

Location: Holland, MI
Rating: 8.3

Storm King Stout, Victory Brewing Company

This stout is extremely rich and has a deep strong coffee taste. It is smooth and thoroughly enjoyable. It comes highly recommended and is 9.1% alcohol.

Location: Downingtown, PA
Rating: 8.9

Mother's Milk, Keegan Ales

This stout is extremely smooth. The slight coffee and chocolate undertones are subtle. I highly recommend it for any stout lovers out there.

Location: Kingston, NY
Rating: 9.0