Stouts reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 284 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 24 posts to rank the best Stouts brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/beer, r/CraftBeer, r/chicagobeer, r/ctbeer, r/pittsburgh. Top-rated brands include Founders (5.0/5), Left Hand (4.8/5), Goose Island (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews284
Subreddits15
Posts24
Brands84
Products71
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#1
Founders
5.0
(21)
"Founders Breakfast Stout & KBS, Bell's Expedition Stout."
"Founders breakfast stout"
"If you want a big stout (~12%), I’d recommend trying it out."
"Founders Breakfast Stout. That is all."
"4. Founder's Kentucky Breakfast Stout."
"Are all fantastic."
"* Founder’s Kentucky Breakfast Stout or "KBS"."
"⚫️founders breakfast stout."
"Founders Imperial, Dark Horse Plead the 5th, and Bells Expedition are my top picks."
"As far as barrel aged stouts go, BA Narwhal, KBS."
#2
Left Hand
4.8
(12)
"Second the opinions on left hand milk stout."
"Left Hand Milk Stout."
"Is definitely my favorite stout."
"Are all fantastic."
"* [Left Hand Milk Stout (Nitro)]."
"I think the Left Hand Milk Stout is much better than the "Nitro" version."
"Left Hand Milk Stout."
"Milk - Left Hand Milk Stout (regular or nitro)."
"I think that its pretty tasty. Very creamy and sweet."
"Come up a close second."
#3
Goose Island
4.4
(12)
"Bourbon County Stout by Goose Island Beer Co."
"Goose Island BCBS"
"Goose Island bourbon County stout"
"Bourbon county brand stout is about as good as you'll get for a distributed barrel aged stout."
"Goose Island Bourbon County is a good choice at that price point."
"5. Goose Island's Bourbon County Stout."
"Goose Island Bourbon Brand Stout"
"IDK this years Rare was better than basically any straight BA Stout out there."
"Heavily discounted Goose Island Bourbon County in some Jewels or Mariano's."
"Bourbon county is on sale at many locations like Binny's for $10 per 16 oz bomber."
#4
Side Project
4.8
(9)
"There are those who are in a league of their own like Private Press and Side Project"
"Burial and side project"
"That brewery is fucking amazing, though. Literally, every beer I've had from them has been nothing short of delicious."
"Side Project"
"Most of my top 10 stouts of all time are side project."
"Side Project. Easy."
"Side Project"
"Side Project out of St Louis is on the Mt Rushmore of BBA brewers."
"I wasn't a fan of side project when I had it, but I'll have to give it another shot."
#5
Samuel Smith
4.8
(8)
"You can absolutely, positively never go wrong with Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout."
"My personal favorite stout? Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout."
"My favorites are Sam Smith's Oatmeal Stout."
"Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout."
"Chocolate - Samuel Smith Organic Chocolate Stout."
"Samuel Smith's organic chocolate stout."
"Just some I can think of in no particular order."
"Come up a close second."
#6
Central Waters
4.5
(8)
"Central Waters"
"Anything Central Waters or Revolution."
"Central Waters usually has some big stouts that they can."
"I love Central Waters and Toppling Goliath"
"Central Waters (in the Wisconsin area) in my opinion"
"Central Waters doesn’t get the respect they deserve."
"Central Waters"
"I thought the Central Waters version was too boozy tasting. Then I realized it was 17%. Lol."
#7
Toppling Goliath
4.9
(7)
"It’s out of Iowa but I bet you can find Toppling Goliath. Any of their stouts will be solid."
"I snagged a bomber (I think it was the Toppling Goliath version since it had the t-rex on it) and enjoyed it immensely."
"Did you get a chance to try their collab a few years back? Toppling Waters? It was PHENOMENAL."
"I love Central Waters and Toppling Goliath"
"Toppling Goliath"
"+ toppling Goliath"
"I liked the Toppling Goliath one better initially."
#8
Old Rasputin
4.9
(7)
"Hands down."
"Old Rasputin, easily available and excellent Stout."
"Old Rasputin deserves an honorable mention."
"My favorites are Old Rasputin."
"Old Rasputin, Expedition Stout, Ten Fidy, Founders Imperial Stout, Wake n Bake, Yeti."
"Just some I can think of in no particular order."
#9
Revolution
4.7
(7)
"Revolution has probably the best barrel program."
"Rev Brew's barrel aging program is absolutely top tier."
"Revolution if you can find any around would be perfect."
"Yup Rev is top tier"
"Revolution"
"Revolution, Half acre, Phase Three, Cruz Blanca, Werk Force, Pipeworks, Maplewood. All of those are varying degrees of just barrel to straight up BA pastry stouts."
"Revolution"
#10
Firestone Walker
4.6
(7)
"Will never forget my first Parabola experience"
"Firestone Walker Parabola"
"Firestone Walker Parabola is probably the most widely available one."
"Firestone Walker Parabola. Maybe not considered because it's barrel aged, but this is easily my favorite stout."
"As far as barrel aged stouts go, Firestone Walker Parabola come to mind."
"Firestone Walker also comes into mind"
"Firestone has a canned nitro cinnamon stout. It's no Xocoveza but it kind of scratches the itch until I can find better."
#11
Deschutes
4.6
(7)
"Obsidian stout."
"Black butte porter."
"Ridiculously good, especially given the price."
"Ridiculously good, especially given the price."
"Deschutes black butte porter."
"For a regular stout, Deschutes Obsidian Stout is very good."
"Other favorites."
#12
Private Press
5.0
(6)
"There are those who are in a league of their own like Private Press and Side Project"
"Private Press "
"Scored a few PP bottles. Not even big on BB beers, but these are complex as all hell and really showcase the impact of barrels and time."
"Shout out for Private Press! Brad is the man."
"Private Press is *muah* chef’s kiss"
"Private Press"
#13
Bell's
5.0
(6)
"Bell's Expedition"
"Bell's Expedition."
"After 2-3 years in your basement."
"I've been enjoying Bells Expedition Stout lately."
"Bell's Expedition Stout is great, even better aged a year."
"Bells Expedition are my top picks."
#14
Alesmith
5.0
(5)
"My personal favorites: Alsmith's Speedyway Stout."
"Alesmith Speedway Stout (best beer I've ever had)."
"I like: * [Alesmith Speedway Stout]."
"My favorite is Alesmith's Speedway Stout."
"Alesmith Speedway Stout is my personal favorite."
#15
North Coast
5.0
(5)
"- North Coast Old Rasputin."
"North Coast Old Rasputin."
"North Coast Old Rasputin."
"Imperial - North Coast Old Rasputin."
"North Coast Old Rasputin."
#16
Stone
5.0
(5)
"Stone Xocoveza is very similar, but Cake is better."
"The elusive Stone Xocoveza."
"Stone Xocoveza and again ten fidy."
#17
Dragon's Milk
4.8
(5)
"Dragons Milk"
"Are all fantastic."
"Dragon's Milk is probably my favorite."
"I really like Dragon's Milk."
"Dragons Milk is always easy to find and always delicious."
#18
Oskar Blues
5.0
(4)
"Definitely Ten Fiddy by Oskar Blues. One of my favorites"
"Is probably my favorite."
"If you can find it in your area."
"Ten Fidy is the nectar of the Dark Gods."
#19
Bottle Logic
4.8
(4)
"Bruery and Bottle Logic are perfect recommendations."
"Bottle Logic & The Bruery... I was able to a flight of various aged versions of Black Tuesday and I got hammered off just a couple tasters."
"I think they're stouts are wonderful."
"Bruery, Bottle Logic, not sure if Modern Times is still around there."
#20
The Bruery
4.3
(4)
"Bruery and Bottle Logic are perfect recommendations."
"BL and Bruery have great stouts but their taprooms are solid hour away from Southbay."
"Bruery, Bottle Logic, not sure if Modern Times is still around there."
"The Bruery comes to mind"
#21
Phase Three
4.3
(4)
"Phase Three has amazing stouts."
"Revolution, Half acre, Phase Three, Cruz Blanca, Werk Force, Pipeworks, Maplewood. All of those are varying degrees of just barrel to straight up BA pastry stouts."
"Phase 3 in Lake Zurich IL."
"Phase Three"
#22
Guinness
4.3
(4)
"It’s not craft, but when I want a stout I just get Guiness."
"Also, never underestimate the power of Guiness."
"Never gets old either."
"I can't go wrong with a good ol' Guinness."
#23
Dieu du Ciel
5.0
(3)
"Dieu du Ciel's Aphrodisiaque."
"Is superb."
#24
Dark Horse
5.0
(3)
"Dark Horse Plead the Fifth."
"Dark Horse Plead the 5th."
"Two of my recent favorites are Plead the 5th from Dark Horse."
#25
High Water Brewing
5.0
(3)
"I'm late to the party, but HighWater Campfire Stout is fantastic."
"I like highwater campfire stout."
"Campfire by high water brewing. Rates like s' mores."
#26
Brooklyn
5.0
(3)
"* Brooklyn Brewery's Black Chocolate Stout."
"Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout"
"Brooklyn Black Chocolate stout & Samuel Smiths oatmeal stout."
#27
Thimble Island
4.7
(3)
"Thimble Island Coffee Stout... love it."
"Thimble Island Coffee Stout... love it."
"Thimble Island Coffee Stout is pretty good too."
#28
Sierra Nevada
4.7
(3)
"My personal favorites: Sierra Nevada's Narwhal."
"Imperial - Sierra Nevada Narwhal."
"Sierra Nevada Narwhal, Ten Fidy."
#29
Northern Monk
4.0
(3)
"Morrisons for the Northern Monk/Wiper & True collaboration stout (8.4%, think it was £4 but it's in the 443 offer)"
"Morrisons for the Northern Monk/Wiper & True collaboration stout (8.4%, think it was £4 but it's in the 443 offer)"
"Morrisons for the Northern Monk/Wiper & True collaboration stout (8.4%, think it was £4 but it's in the 443 offer)"
#30
Anchorage
3.7
(3)
"Anchorage has some great ones too though they are priced like SP."
"Anchorage is solid. Enjoyed what I've had from there"
"Anchorage? They do a decent amount of adjuncts but also some “basic” ones."
#31
Brew Gentlemen
5.0
(2)
"In September, they might have Mexican Coffee which is one of the best oatmeal stouts anywhere in town."
"Mexican Coffee from Brew Gentlemen. Everything they make is incredible, but I remember this one being amazing for this kind of weather."
#32
Keegan Ales
5.0
(2)
"Is fantastic."
"Keegan Ales Mother's Milk, milk stout and Lake Placid Bean-To Coffee Stout are both excellent."
#33
Belching Beaver
5.0
(2)
"Is a nice treat!"
"Belching Beaver Peanut Butter Milk Stout."
#34
North Country Brewing
5.0
(2)
"North Country Brewing in Slippery Rock has their Buck Snort Stout. It is one of their flagships."
"North country brewing always has great porters and stouts on tap. Their go-to is the Buck Snort stout. It's outstanding."
#35
Big Ditch
5.0
(2)
"Big Ditch just won a NYS award for BA Towpath, so go try that - its good."
"2nd for mortalis and big ditch ba towpath."
#36
Blood Brothers
5.0
(2)
"Blood Brothers makes a few good ones (Unify or Die, Guilty Remnant, Black Hand, House in Italy)."
"Blood Brothers carries a great Spiced stout called Unify or Die."
#37
Ten Fidy
5.0
(2)
"Ten fidy is a great non ct stout that is pretty ubiquitous."
"Ten Fidy."
#38
Burial
5.0
(2)
"Burial, fonta flora, divine barrel all have stouts and are generally well regarded for them as well."
"Burial and side project"
#39
Riverlands
5.0
(2)
"Whiskey Hill and Riverlands hands down the best for BA Stouts and BA Pastry Stouts."
"Riverlands in St. Charles tends to drop good barrel aged stouts a couple of times per year and usually has a stout on tap."
#40
Old Thunder
5.0
(2)
"Definitely Old Thunder."
"I think Old Thunder makes some of the best dark beers in town."
#41
Saugatuck Brewing
5.0
(2)
"Saugatuck Neopolitan Milk Stout."
"And Neapolitan Milk Stout from Saugatuck Brewing."
#42
Threshold
5.0
(2)
"Threshold is great and you can go just around the block to get the Palo Santo Porter, which is wonderful."
"Some of Threshold’s barrel aged stouts and milk stouts are great too!! The Baltic Porter is great too, agreed."
#43
Mackeson
5.0
(2)
"If you can find it, Mackeson XXX Stout is by far my favorite"
"Mackeson XXX. I can't find it any more here in Arkansas, but is my true love of stouts."
#44
Perennial
5.0
(2)
"3. Perennial's Abraxas."
"Perennial Abraxas. So good."
#45
Prairie
5.0
(2)
"If you liked Xocoveza be on the lookout for any spiced stouts/imperials. Prairie has the Bomb!"
"My favorites are Prairie Bomb!."
#46
Terrapin
5.0
(2)
"⚫️terrapin wake and bake."
"I love Terrapin's wake-n-bake."
#47
Noda
5.0
(2)
"Coco Loco... one of my favorite beers of all time"
"Noda Coco Loco is a personal local favorite."
#48
Revolution Brewing
5.0
(2)
"Anything from the Revolution Taproom or Brewpub in Chicago from the Deep Wood series."
"Look for beers from Revolution Brewing's Deep Wood Series."
#49
Jackie O's
5.0
(2)
"Jackie O's Dark Apparition."
"Dark Apparition from Jackie O's is still amazing."
#50
Great Notion
5.0
(2)
"Great Notion - "Double Stack" maple coffee stout."
"Great Notion (Portland, OR) Double Stack."
#51
Speedway
5.0
(2)
"My favs are."
"That had been aged a couple years that blew me away!"
#52
Horus
5.0
(2)
"Of the top 10 best stouts I've ever had, probably 7 are Horus"
"Horus pure Barrel-aged ones are absolutely unreal"
#53
Dogfish Head
4.5
(2)
"If you can find it, the limited release of "Bitches Brew" by Dogfish head is good."
#54
Nickelbrook
4.5
(2)
"Nickelbrook's Cuvée or Kentucky Bastards are insanely good."
"Kentucky Bastard by Nickelbrook (bourbon barrel aged Russian imperial)."
#55
Hitchhiker
4.5
(2)
"Hitchhiker has a ton that are great"
"Hitchhiker is probably the most reliable for a good stout or porter on tap."
#56
Hill Farmstead
4.5
(2)
"Hill Farmstead"
"Hill Farm"
#57
Westbrook
4.5
(2)
"Get a hold of some Westbrook Mexican Cake if you can."
"Westbrook Mexican Cake"
#58
Smuttynose
4.5
(2)
"Bar none my favorite."
"Smuttynose Imperial Stout."
#59
Clown Shoes
4.5
(2)
"Undead Party Crasher by Clown Shoes is my favorite year round release."
"Clown Shoes (Ipswitch, MA) - Undead Party Crasher (4.5)."
#60
Jester King
4.5
(2)
"Is definitely worth a try."
"Jester King Black Metal."
#61
Young's
4.5
(2)
"⚫️Young's double chocolate stout."
"Just some I can think of in no particular order."
#62
Firestone
4.5
(2)
"My personal favorite however is Velvet Merlin oatmeal stout from Firestone."
"I love me some."
#63
Great Divide
4.5
(2)
"These four are pretty heavy ones and I recommend them greatly."
"Just some I can think of in no particular order."
#64
Cigar City
4.5
(2)
"Regular & Double Barrel Hunahpu by cigar city."
#65
St. Ambroise
4.5
(2)
"St Ambroise Oatmeal Stout."
"Other favorites."
#66
Left Field
4.5
(2)
"Left Field's Sweet Spot (mocha marshmallow stout) is pretty great too."
"Sweet Spot from LeftField is good. It’s a mocha marshmallow stout."
#67
Black Hog
4.5
(2)
"I’m a big fan of Black Hog Coffee Milk Stout"
"Black Hog's Coffee Milk Stout is pretty good."
#68
Stoneface
4.5
(2)
"Stoneface RIS. I’ve never tasted a better stout and have rarely tasted a better beer."
"Stoneface RIS."
#69
Southern Star
4.5
(2)
"I'm partial to."
"Buried Hatchet Stout by Southern Star Brewing is pretty great."
#70
Belhaven
4.0
(2)
"Belhaven Scottish Stout"
"Belhaven Scottish Stout, such a quality beer."
#71
Back East
4.0
(2)
"Back East porter is the first that comes to mind."
"Back East Porter is really solid, pretty sessionable."
#72
Big Sewickley Creek
4.0
(2)
"Big Sewickley Creek is a nice place and heavy on German beers."
"Big Sewickley Creek, Fermata and Penn Brewery all pretty much do malty beers year round."
#73
Austin Beerworks
4.0
(2)
"Austin Beerworks SPutnik."
"Austin Beerworks Sputnik (just released in cans, but pretty limited)."
#74
Ingenious
4.0
(2)
"Ingenious or DECA. Saint Arnold has some Imperial Stouts from time to time as well."
"Ingenious Brewing. But might be hard to find them on tap in the summer time."
#75
Port Brewing
4.0
(2)
"Port Brewing - Santa's Little Helper."
"Port Brewing Santa's Little Helper... or the Oak aged one."
#76
Modern Times
4.0
(2)
"Modern Times"
"Modern Times Monster’s Park Mexican Hot Chocolate"
#77
Blackburne
4.0
(2)
"Regular Blackburne is definitely lactose free (I am very lactose intolerant and have enjoyed many of them). Out of all LF's varieties, I think the regular one is my favorite too."
"I’m a fan of Blackburne. Pretty sure they are lactose-free (but they do contain wheat FWIW). The rye barrel aged was my favourite but sadly I don’t think they are bringing it back this year."
#78
Other Half
4.0
(2)
"Other Half usually has some on hand. Looks like they may still have BA Snowbirds 7 which was a solid collab with J Wakefield Brewing out of Miami."
"Other Half Short Dark & Handsome"
#79
Hi-Wire
4.0
(2)
"Hi-wire’s coffee stout was just released (pretty good!)"
"Hi Wire Mexican Hot Chocolate"
#80
Brash
5.0
(1)
"Brash is my vote. I love their Abide."
#81
Allegheny City Brewing
5.0
(1)
"Allegheny City Brewing often has their award winning Deutchtown Brown."
#82
Saloon Door
4.0
(1)
"Saloon door for sure. And they actually just opened up a second location in pearland off of 518 by Dixie farm."
#83
Coven
4.0
(1)
"Coven has one on tap right now too! The breweries around here seem to brew them for winter mostly."
#84
MicaTown
4.0
(1)
"MicaTown in Marion has some good darks"
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