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Title: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Himu on May 15, 2013, 08:58:29 PM
Any good coffee beers? Something creamy and sweet like a liqueur but with beer?
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Huff on May 15, 2013, 09:39:35 PM
not coffee, but an oatmeal stout might be to your liking
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Himu on May 15, 2013, 09:55:37 PM
similar to guinness?
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Huff on May 15, 2013, 10:00:53 PM
not really. a similar consistency but a little lighter and a sweet taste. a local bar always has one on tap, and some of my friends recommend it. personally, too sweet for me
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Don Flamenco on May 15, 2013, 10:02:05 PM
this is supposed to be good, haven't tried it:

(http://www.theperfectlyhappyman.com/uploads/youngs-double-chocolate-stout.jpg)
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: tiesto on May 16, 2013, 12:08:56 AM
You want some stouts, this is a particularly good one:

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcvwio0o7r1rps18po1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Robo on May 16, 2013, 12:14:42 AM
Never mind coffee beer—get yerself an Irish coffee.
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Positive Touch on May 16, 2013, 12:42:09 AM
youngs double chocolate stout is untouchable greatness
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on May 16, 2013, 01:10:34 AM
You want some stouts, this is a particularly good one:

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcvwio0o7r1rps18po1_500.jpg)
Let me be the first to say that this is the greatest name for a beer in the history of the universe.
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Don Flamenco on May 16, 2013, 08:37:30 AM
this is supposed to be good, haven't tried it:

[im]http://www.theperfectlyhappyman.com/uploads/youngs-double-chocolate-stout.jpg[/im]

I used to drink these mixed with Lindemann's Framboise no homo


that's an interesting mix-- which one?  raspberrry?   

ice cold framboise in the summer is heaven.   I just wish the alcohol content was a little higher. 

I think I'll try young's tonight. 

Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: chronovore on May 16, 2013, 09:58:30 AM
Do not, not, not get Geek's Breakfast or Geek's Brunch.

I was intrigued by the idea of oatmeal, coffee, and bacon in a beer.

I think it was $13 a bottle at Whole Foods, and it tasted like a bicycle tire.
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Himu on May 16, 2013, 10:54:30 AM
doesn't sound too bad honestly
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Don Flamenco on May 16, 2013, 10:58:46 AM
Framboise = raspberry


whoops, right.  i was thinking lambic in general for some reason.

Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Mr. Gundam on May 16, 2013, 11:38:00 AM
Stone has a coffee IPA (Dayman) out right now. I haven't had it, but I've had a coffee infused IPA from a Seattle brewery and it was fantastic.

Deschutes' Black Butte Anniversary porter has great coffee notes. Sixpoint did a collab beer with Stumptown earlier this year, too. What about Left Hand Brewing's Nitro Milk Stout?

(http://thebrewbros.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Nitro-Data-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Dickie Dee on May 16, 2013, 06:24:13 PM
I've had the Rogue Ale Shakepeares's Oatmeal Stout - fantastic. I've never had their Chocolate though

(http://www.myfriendbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMAG0934.jpg)
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Don Flamenco on May 16, 2013, 07:27:46 PM
Bought a Young's and a Rogue chocolate stout.  and a trippel IPA. 

can't decide which to drink tonight (no, not all of them.)  One of the chocolates, most likely.
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Himu on May 16, 2013, 11:18:28 PM
Nice suggestions here. Gotta pick up a chocolate beer soon.
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Don Flamenco on May 16, 2013, 11:20:35 PM
the Young's was good but not impressive enough to buy again.  I didn't really taste any chocolate, but it was pretty smooth.  very slightly sweet. 

i'll try the rogue tomorrow

Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on May 19, 2013, 11:24:46 AM
oatmeal stout is pretty amazing
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Mr. Gundam on May 21, 2013, 04:21:57 PM
This thread also inspired me to pick up some beer:

(http://distilleryimage5.s3.amazonaws.com/929c8b8abe9f11e2baba22000ae90d6f_7.jpg)

Got the framboise, too. I'm drinking the Chocolate Yeti right now and it is incredible. The head was so thick and dark, just like I like 'em.

The Cuvee Rene Gueuze is awesome and the best thing Lindeman's makes. No added sugar like their kriek, peche, framboise, etc.
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: J Tourettes on May 21, 2013, 08:20:11 PM
this is supposed to be good, haven't tried it:

(http://www.theperfectlyhappyman.com/uploads/youngs-double-chocolate-stout.jpg)

That's nice but not as nice as this:

(http://odellbrewing.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/lugene-bottle-glass1.png)
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Mr. Gundam on May 21, 2013, 10:44:36 PM
Fuck if I keep looking at this thread I'm going to keep buying beer.

 :D
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Polari on May 22, 2013, 08:11:01 AM
Do not, not, not get Geek's Breakfast or Geek's Brunch.

I was intrigued by the idea of oatmeal, coffee, and bacon in a beer.

I think it was $13 a bottle at Whole Foods, and it tasted like a bicycle tire.

tbh I'm not really sure how you could have expected it to be good.
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Polari on May 22, 2013, 08:13:33 AM
We need a new beer OT.
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Don Flamenco on May 22, 2013, 09:53:25 AM

That's nice but not as nice as this:

(http://odellbrewing.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/lugene-bottle-glass1.png)




after my post, I tried the Young's and found it kinda meh.  Rogue's chocolate stout was much better.  but the Triple IPA took a giant dump on them both and got me silly after one bottle cause it's 10% looool

There were a couple other chocolate stouts, chocolate milk stouts, etc. at the store that I think I'll try out.  I hope they're more interesting than young's or rogue's though.
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: chronovore on May 22, 2013, 08:06:14 PM
Do not, not, not get Geek's Breakfast or Geek's Brunch.

I was intrigued by the idea of oatmeal, coffee, and bacon in a beer.

I think it was $13 a bottle at Whole Foods, and it tasted like a bicycle tire.

tbh I'm not really sure how you could have expected it to be good.
It was a rare moment of misplaced optimism.

Or maybe is was solely curiosity. And you know what that did to the proverbial cat.
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: J Tourettes on May 22, 2013, 08:19:26 PM

That's nice but not as nice as this:

[imghttp://odellbrewing.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/lugene-bottle-glass1.png[/img]




after my post, I tried the Young's and found it kinda meh.  Rogue's chocolate stout was much better.  but the Triple IPA took a giant dump on them both and got me silly after one bottle cause it's 10% looool

There were a couple other chocolate stouts, chocolate milk stouts, etc. at the store that I think I'll try out.  I hope they're more interesting than young's or rogue's though.

I think the Odellls chocolate milk stout was about 8.5%. Couldn't drink any more than one as it was a tad sweet for my tastes.
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Himu on May 22, 2013, 08:25:31 PM
I've wanted to try Odells. Is it actually good?
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: J Tourettes on May 22, 2013, 08:47:53 PM
I've wanted to try Odells. Is it actually good?

It's probably the nicest chocolate stout I've had but I'm personally not that big on chocolate stouts as a whole. Not had any of their other stuff as I live in the UK and Odells stuff is hard to find and as expensive as fuck when you do manage to find it. I'm fortunate enough to live a five minute walk away from Camden Town Brewery and they occasionally get a few guest breweries/beers in at their brewery bar.
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Don Flamenco on May 22, 2013, 09:28:17 PM
they don't distribute in IL unfortunately.   

picked up a local brewery's chocolate milk stout today (last one i'm trying unless it's mind blowing)

and a Faro Lambic^^^

and a Gaverhopke Singing Blonde (belgian ale)

i need to look stuff up before i hit up Binny's.  too many dang choices.
Title: Re: Someone suggest coffee beer
Post by: Father_Brain on May 23, 2013, 02:01:58 PM
Definitely not sweet, but this shit is pretty great:

(http://i.imgur.com/ZqPzSaw.jpg)