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Nov 4, 2019

Surly Dark Phase

The annoying seasonal time change occurred over this past weekend. The weather is much colder than it was just a week ago. […]

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Sep 20, 2019

Mast Landing Gunner’s Daughter

I,apparently, mistakenly thought the peanut butter stout had gone the way of the Dodo, but here we are. This can of Mast […]

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Jul 11, 2018

Evolution Rise Up Coffee Stout

A couple of months ago, I came across a bottle of Evolutions Bourbon Barrel Aged Rise Up, a wonderfully robust beer that […]

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Nov 28, 2017

Starr Hill Double Bass Mocha Double Chocolate Stout

The final variant in Starr Hill’s Box of Chocolates variety pack sees the brewery take their Double Bass Double Chocolate stout and […]

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Nov 27, 2017

Starr Hill Double Bass Peppermint Double Chocolate Stout

The second variant of Double Bass Doulbe Chocolate Stout from Starr Hill’s Box of Chocolates Stout Pack treats the special ingredient in […]

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Nov 22, 2017

Starr Hill Double Bass Chipotle Double Chocolate Stout

Starr Hill Double Bass is a tasty, rich stout packed with a surprising earthy character that I enjoyed a good deal. And […]

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Nov 9, 2017

Starr Hill Brewery Announces Box of Chocolates Stout Pack

Starr Hill Brewery is thrilled to announce the release of their Box of Chocolates Stout Pack, a new variety pack featuring Peppermint, […]

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Oct 12, 2017

Guinness 200th Anniversary Export Stout

Apparently, October 16th, 1817 marks the first arrival of a Guinness-brewed stout on American shores (South Carolina, specifically). In celebration of the […]

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Apr 18, 2017

Chaos Mountain Cocoborealis

Labeled as a “triple chocolate stout,” Chaos Mountain’s Cocoborealis certainly has a strong chocolatey character. The malt bill employs chocolate malt and […]

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Mar 23, 2017

Flying Dog Chocolate Habanero Stout

The final offering in this year’s Heat Series from Flying Dog Brewing is an earthy and tasty stout. Chocolate Habanero Stout weighs […]

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Feb 8, 2017

Evil Genius Pure Genius Chocolate Stout

This bottle of Evil Genius’ Pure Genius Chocolate Stout tagged along with the unearthed bottle of Lake Placid Nippletop that a co-worker […]

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Jan 17, 2017

Starr Hill Double Bass

I like a rich, chocolatey stout for dessert — a rich, decadent brew to sip on the remainder of the evening. Starr […]

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