Comments on: Classic Beers within the Styles: Stouts http://thankheavenforbeer.com/2009/12/15/classic-beers-within-the-styles-stouts/ We love beer, we thank heaven. Begrudgingly, we admit we are not the authority on all things "beer," but we know our fair share. Enjoy the good brew with us; correct us where we're wrong. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:58:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: beer_scientist http://thankheavenforbeer.com/2009/12/15/classic-beers-within-the-styles-stouts/comment-page-1/#comment-76303 beer_scientist Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:53:03 +0000 http://thankheavenforbeer.com/?p=3749#comment-76303 @Millhouse. Happy that you stopped back by and that you look forward to the other posts. Thanks for your questions of clarification, too. @Millhouse. Happy that you stopped back by and that you look forward to the other posts. Thanks for your questions of clarification, too.

]]> By: beer_scientist http://thankheavenforbeer.com/2009/12/15/classic-beers-within-the-styles-stouts/comment-page-1/#comment-76302 beer_scientist Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:52:09 +0000 http://thankheavenforbeer.com/?p=3749#comment-76302 I will do that, BeerUnion. Thanks for visiting and for the tip. I will do that, BeerUnion. Thanks for visiting and for the tip.

]]> By: BeerUnion http://thankheavenforbeer.com/2009/12/15/classic-beers-within-the-styles-stouts/comment-page-1/#comment-76228 BeerUnion Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:47:30 +0000 http://thankheavenforbeer.com/?p=3749#comment-76228 If you ever end up in the Albany/Troy NY area head over to Brown's Brewery for some of their oatmeal stout. In my opinion it edges Sam Smith's. Unbelievably delicious. If you ever end up in the Albany/Troy NY area head over to Brown’s Brewery for some of their oatmeal stout. In my opinion it edges Sam Smith’s. Unbelievably delicious.

]]> By: Milhouse44 http://thankheavenforbeer.com/2009/12/15/classic-beers-within-the-styles-stouts/comment-page-1/#comment-76142 Milhouse44 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:05:41 +0000 http://thankheavenforbeer.com/?p=3749#comment-76142 I did. I look forward to reading the other posts in this series.Thanks. I did. I look forward to reading the other posts in this series.Thanks.

]]> By: beer_scientist http://thankheavenforbeer.com/2009/12/15/classic-beers-within-the-styles-stouts/comment-page-1/#comment-75641 beer_scientist Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:29:01 +0000 http://thankheavenforbeer.com/?p=3749#comment-75641 They are commercial versions within the classic styles. Stout is the classic style and the 'commercial versions' and the available versions of those styles. The word "within" in the title is meant to indicate that I'm working within those classic styles. This whole series is meant to the basis upon which people can try versions of classic styles/styles of beer to give them a framework of beers to try. I'm well aware of which styles of beer are considered classic versions. However, I've also expanded to include things like Bourbon aging because they are different enough from other stouts that they deserve some attention. You don't suppose that Oatmeal Stout was always a classic, do you? My point is that leaving some room for expansion and redefinition can be useful...Bourbon Stouts, etc. will be considered classic styles (or sub-styles, if you prefer) eventually. Either way, I'm trying to actually help those who are looking to try various commercial styles of beer and not simply the typical American Lager. I hope that I found you and that this clarifies enough. They are commercial versions within the classic styles. Stout is the classic style and the ‘commercial versions’ and the available versions of those styles. The word “within” in the title is meant to indicate that I’m working within those classic styles. This whole series is meant to the basis upon which people can try versions of classic styles/styles of beer to give them a framework of beers to try. I’m well aware of which styles of beer are considered classic versions. However, I’ve also expanded to include things like Bourbon aging because they are different enough from other stouts that they deserve some attention. You don’t suppose that Oatmeal Stout was always a classic, do you? My point is that leaving some room for expansion and redefinition can be useful…Bourbon Stouts, etc. will be considered classic styles (or sub-styles, if you prefer) eventually. Either way, I’m trying to actually help those who are looking to try various commercial styles of beer and not simply the typical American Lager. I hope that I found you and that this clarifies enough.

]]> By: Milhouse44 http://thankheavenforbeer.com/2009/12/15/classic-beers-within-the-styles-stouts/comment-page-1/#comment-75632 Milhouse44 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:14:44 +0000 http://thankheavenforbeer.com/?p=3749#comment-75632 Classic Styles? You lost me! Dry, Sweet (Milk Stout), Oatmeal, Russian Imperial, American. Yes, these are 'Classic Styles'. What your list includes are 'Commercial Styles'. Bourbon aging, Chocolate or Coffee are ingredients and procedures to make a specialty beer with Stout being the base style. Classic Styles? You lost me!
Dry, Sweet (Milk Stout), Oatmeal, Russian Imperial, American. Yes, these are ‘Classic Styles’.

What your list includes are ‘Commercial Styles’.
Bourbon aging, Chocolate or Coffee are ingredients and procedures to make a specialty beer with Stout being the base style.

]]> By: beer_scientist http://thankheavenforbeer.com/2009/12/15/classic-beers-within-the-styles-stouts/comment-page-1/#comment-75231 beer_scientist Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:14:51 +0000 http://thankheavenforbeer.com/?p=3749#comment-75231 I've had the Storm King on a couple of occasions and it is big. I can only say that Dark Lord is a must try. I'm not disputing that Storm King is good but there are bigger and better ones to drink (in my opinion). I’ve had the Storm King on a couple of occasions and it is big. I can only say that Dark Lord is a must try. I’m not disputing that Storm King is good but there are bigger and better ones to drink (in my opinion).

]]> By: Jim http://thankheavenforbeer.com/2009/12/15/classic-beers-within-the-styles-stouts/comment-page-1/#comment-75171 Jim Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:16:05 +0000 http://thankheavenforbeer.com/?p=3749#comment-75171 Storm King is my favorite by far. It's a little over the top (an American Extreme, for sure), but it satisfies on so many levels. It's always has to be the last beer of the night, because it demolishes you taste buds and everything that follows is like water. Storm King is my favorite by far. It’s a little over the top (an American Extreme, for sure), but it satisfies on so many levels. It’s always has to be the last beer of the night, because it demolishes you taste buds and everything that follows is like water.

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