by nvrgnbk 403 Replies latest jw friends
You got me there Frank75!
I must partake of that beauty!
I'm not much of a sweets guy, but I'd love to pair that with some crème brulee or crème caramel.
I think such an experience may make me reconsider my thoughts on the existence of God.
Thanks brother!
We can distribute tracts on the plane and rack up some major pioneer hours! LMAO!Like these two guys?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOZQsuLDqBk
Frank75
OMG! Yes! I love those dudes! I sent that link to my still-dub brother. He loved it!
Later bro!
There has to be something that can be said about Porters and Stouts. Here it is, "They're Great!
People are always curious about the names and ask, "what is the difference between Porter and Stout?"
All Stout is Porter, but only extra strong Porter was called Stout. Does that make it easier to understand?
Wikipedia - The huge popularity of the style prompted brewers to produce Porters in a wide variety of strengths. These started with Single StoutPorter at around 1066°, Double StoutPorter (such as Guinness) at 1072°, Triple StoutPorter at 1078° and Imperial StoutPorter at 1095° and more. As the 19th century progressed the Porter suffix was gradually dropped. British brewers, however, continued to use Porter as the generic term for both Porters and Stouts.
Essentially there is no difference. Guinness is probably the best known Stout the world over but was long known as Guinness Stout Porter, the porter being dropped later on.
Porter seems to have been born out of the London Brewery's in the 18th Century and first mention is 1721. Porter was a strong Ale that was popular with the roughnecks who loaded and unloaded ships cargo in London Ports. Port workers were called Porters, therefore their beer was called Porter!
Soon Porters were being called just Stout and then virtually disappeared in the UK because WW1 & WW2 curbed Porter production due to rationing. Porter started being brewed in Dublin to curb the import of London Porters and was an instant success. Guinness started up in 1878 and unaffected by the rationing of the two wars Guinness gained an upper hand.
Sorry, I got thirsty and had to have one.
In recent years there has been a rebirth in Porter production. During the You Brew it craze in the 80's I made my own Porter by the tub-fulls and it was quite tasty. Since most Canadians are wusses when it comes to beer like Labatts Blue and Molson Golden/Canadian I was usually left alone to drink my craft brew!
Guinness is my favorite Stout with London Porter a close second. Heck I like them all. Sometimes you are just in the mood for a brunette though and these are the full bodied brews.
London Porter is all the same chocolate, coffee and mocha overtones but with a vanilla and hazel nut taste that is nice and smoooooth! Not as dark as most Porters or Guinness, but looks great in a glass!
Another fave is St Ambroise Oatmeal Stout. Espresso, malts, coffee, mocha, milk Chocolate going down, dark chocolate on the pallet. Great Oatmeal Stout
Last on the Porters list (for now) is Mill St Coffee Porter. I am afraid it is not widely available. Anyway it is best served up fresh at the Mill Street Brewpub in Toronto.
Next time NVR comes over for a visit it will be long enough to appreciate some of these Gems too!
Frank75
Check out this beauty Frank 75! http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/45/680/?sort=low&start=0
Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout( Russian Imperial Stout)
And from Pennsylvania, where TheCoolerKing is from, Yuengling Porter. http://www.yuengling.com/beers_porter.htm
Cheers!
BTW, thanks for the tips on the new stuff!
I don't like beer.
More of a spirit gal
Helen
I bought some Innis & Gunn today. Haven't tried it yet (dentist today ) but I'll let ya know how I liked it when I do!
BB
Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout( Russian Imperial Stout)
Thanks nvr! I have never had a Russian Imperial Stout. (not through willingness or lack of trying) It seems British Stout got up a good following in the Baltic region during the 18th and 19th. So there are some quality stouts that come from there.
It is definitely worth the effort but I am still leery of anything coming out of Brooklyn! LOL
Frank75
I bought some Innis & Gunn today. Haven't tried it yet (dentist today ) but I'll let ya know how I liked it when I do!
BB
Let us know your tasting notes. I'll give mine later this week!
Better yet, we should meet and drink it up together! Any friend of apostates is a friend of mine!
Frank75
Beer!
This thread is hoppin' tonite!
Helen(helncon), I'm headin' over to the whisky thread if you wanna join me there.
BB. Hope you're recuperating from the dentist visit. Enjoy Frank75's recommendation. We're in the know right bro?
R.F. We're glad to have you on JWD and now on the kick-ass beer thread!
