What Is The Best Stout Beer?

Hi Ozb,

just wondering what is your go-to stout beer on the market?

value & taste wise.

— added poll option, but can't add/edit options

Poll Options

  • 14
    Coopers best stout
  • 8
    Guinness

Comments

  • +7

    As with anything that doesn't really have measurable qualities thats very subjective. If you want a TRUE stout, as many folks will consider anything 'dark' a stout - which they aren't - then I think a Coopers Best Extra Stout is very hard to beat for the value+taste combo you've stated. I say that as a pretty experienced home brewer who also doesn't mind a good stout. If you're instead just after dark ales etc then thats a completely different kettle of fish and you'd need to DYOR to better qualify what you're after but as true stouts go, thats right up there.

    • +1

      completely different kettle of fish

      Like this?

  • +4

    Coopers Best Extra Stout

  • I personally like Wayward Brewing or Batch Brewing's milk stouts.

  • Ive been going with the Four Pines Nitro Stout lately - Its not bad.

    • This is good stout

      • +1

        Not in my books. Try Sheaf Stout?

    • It may horrify some, but that contributed to the best ever Beef, carrot and stout casserole I have ever made [ washed down with a four pines Amber ale], but for a next level experience, I consider Zywiec Porter well worth a try - one at a time. That one is not for cooking, regardless of epicurian considerations. Stout/porter are pretty much interchangable terms.

  • +1

    I just came here to say Coopers Best Extra Stout.

  • +2

    Try Southwark Old Stout, it's boozy at 7.4% but it is perfect for a Winter sesh!

  • +2

    I like Monteith's Black but I'm not sure it's a stout

    • Definately and ale and near the top of my favourites after Smiling Samoyed offering.

  • +1

    NOMAD Powder Day

  • +2

    I'm partial to a Young's double chocolate stout, I drink it rarely though.

  • Black Hops Eggnog Stout, but I don't think you'd find it in NT.

  • +1

    Look for a stout with best in the name. e.g. Coopers Best Extra Stout

  • +1

    West City Oaty Stout is decently priced and tasty

  • Either:

    Big Shed's 'Golden Stout Time' or
    Grifter's 'The Omen Oatmeal Stout'.

    Trying to decide between them is Sophie's Choice.

  • +2

    Philter - Stout
    Running with Thieves - Stout
    Moo Brew - Stout
    Four Pines - Nitro Stout
    Batch - Elsie's Milk Stout
    Big Shed - Golden Stout Time

    Special Release Beers:
    Nomad - Powder Days
    Batch - Elsie's Other Udder
    Sauce Brewing - Zoooom Choc-Pecan Mudcake Stout
    Dark Deeds - Double Lamington Stout
    Dark Deeds - The Second Horseman Imperial Stout
    Balter - Nitro Double Milk Stout
    Dainton - Violent Crumble Stout

    • +1

      +1 for Dainton Violent Crumble

      Trying to find this in stores, but it’s all gone!

  • +2

    I'm a little teapot
    Short and stout
    Here is my handle
    Here is my spout
    When I get all steamed up
    Hear me shout
    Tip me over and pour me out!

    I'm a very special teapot
    Yes, it's true
    Here's an example of what I can do
    I can turn my handle into a spout
    Tip me over and pour me out!

    • +2

      There's a second verse?……well, thats blown MY mind.

      • i guess it's not sung much because no-one is 'special', just differently abled. even teapots.

        • potlivesmatter

          • @Fergy1987: need to cancel "The pot calling the kettle black" idiom now because it's racist.

  • Surprised there's not more love for Tooths Sheaf… Best drop in winter.

  • Murphys

  • Youngs double chocolate stout
    Beerfarm milk stout
    Cheeky Monkey Pastry Stout (tastes like Ben and Jerry's ice cream)
    Big Shed Golden Stout Time (tastes like Golden Gaytime)

  • Coopers Best Extra Stout #1.
    O'Brien Stout (gluten-free) #2.

  • I thoroughly enjoy Coopers Best Extra Stout as far as a "commonly" found one goes.

    However, if anyone is ever looking for an amazing stout down around Wagga Wagga way, the Vanilla Milk Stout at the Thirsty Crow brewery is the best (in my opinion). It started me on stouts and is still my favourite.

    Might be able to order it online… But it's not cheap.

  • +2

    Russian imperial stout, amazing stuff but bloody expensive.
    Coopers extra.
    Guinness on tap.

  • White Rabbit Chocolate Stout - Still around at Dans, if you're interested - a little sweet but that's my thing… :0

    -Beer description: In the making of this stout we delicately blended premium brandy along with rich, complex Pana Chocolate cacao. Both were added late in the brewing process to produce a smooth, velvety stout with distinct chocolate undertones. Perfect for Easter.

    Normally avail in limited edition.

  • I like a black and tan using a lager

  • Coopers is my ultimate go to but never buy at full retail $69

    Southwark is also a really good drop and id have Guinness extra stout up there but its usually the most expensive. Lately ive been enjoying clare valley brewing stout and boatrocker but only in small doses as they are pricey.

  • Your wish is Dan Murphy's command apparently. Guiness extra has just gone on offer at Dan's - had that been the alternate it would have been a hard choice. It's ambrosia indeed…

    I've put it up as a deal:

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/556589

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