Espresso Stout

Espresso Stout is a dark bitter beer that has the flavor of coffee. Coffee grounds are then added to emphasize the coffee flavor. Stout beers are made roasting the malts or barley to create a rich, robust taste.

Fast Facts

1. The word stout has been used since 1677
2. Porter is another name for stout
3. Popular stout makers are Guinness, Beamish, Samuel Smith, Mackeson, Rogue
4. Imperial stout was made for Catherine the Great of Russia

Other Stout Varieties

1. Irish stout
2. Imperial stout
3. Milk stout
4. Oatmeal stout
5. Chocolate stout
6. Oyster stout

Beer Advocate's Top 10 Imperial Stouts

1. Kate the Great - Portsmouth Brewery
2. Dark Lord - Three Floyds Brewing Co.
3. Darkness - Surly Brewing Co.
4. Black Albert - De Struise Brouwers
5. The Abyss - Deschutes Brewery
6. Oak Aged Dark Lord - Three Floyds Brewing Co.
7. Vanilla Bean Aged Dark Lord - Three Floyds Brewing Co.
8. Older Viscosity - Port Brewing Co.
9. Stone Imperial Russian Stout - Stone Brewing Co.
10. Sexual Chocolate - Foothills Brewing Co.

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