JR wrote:
> mob-barley > wrote:
>
> > i like those that are like motor oil.. almost slushy cold, talk about a
> > buzz taking the edge off the day.. wow, like guiness.. but what food
> > whore doesn't like them
>
> Deschutes Obsidian Stout is amazing, as is their Black Butte Porter.
> You can't go wrong with anything from Rogue brewery either, such as
> their Chocolate, Shakespeare, or Imperial Stouts.
> RedHook's DoubleBlack Stout is ok if you like a shot of espresso
> in your beer.
>
> RedHook might be the only one of these that is distributed much
> beyond the US Pacific Northwest.

I see Rogue's beers in MA. all the time. But they're ridiculously
overpriced and often stale. However, when fresh, their stouts are
excellent. Their Shakespeare is excellent (though not as good as
Ipswich Oatmeal Stout).