Welp my favorite beer is Samuel Smith Imperial Stout, but at times near impossible to get, very happy to report Deschutes The Abyss is a near copy and damn easy to get, just a community FYI.

Damn, have yo try it. Fan of stouts myself. They opened a brewery up in 16bore’s back yard.

I like North Coast’s “Old Rasputin”. If you’ve tried that one does it compare?

It's good stuff Jack, IZH27, i haven't tried any North Coast brews, The Abyss goes with wild pork loin and potato from the grill like hot apple pie and vanilla ice cream.

Yowsir!


Marinade chicken thighs in zesty Italian Dressing spiced with teriyaki sauce, pepper garlic powder and cayenne pepper, then stuff the thighs with pickled jalepenos, red bell pepper cilantro and onion, wrap with bacon and put on the grill.


Like their Black Butte Porter




and Obsidian Stout also


a couple others








and my current Favorite



10.2 ABV!


ya!


GWB

Damn G-Dub, you got it going on, now i'm hungry again ; ] thanks for the other tips, saving this page for Wife, those Java's are dang near good enough to chew up and eat.

Deschutes Fresh Squeezed is my favorite. I stay away from it most times until vacation.

LOL!

I was in Bend today.

My old stompin grounds.

Just curious, when did everyone quit making whiskey?

Yep, Wife read that to me on the bottle when we were enjoying a couple, i said damn, see the bullet in the end of this loaded round? yes, those are Nosler Partition bullets, also from Bend OR, she said she'd drink to that and will continue to support that area with her business, she'll order the brew, i'll keep buying Noslers ; ]

FB, i never spent any down time in your state, did rip the coast back in the day, damn near hit Canada when we got the brakes put on ; ]

Plenty folk make Whisky, dont guess i get what you mean.

Some of Deschutes beers are named after places I hunted. I could tell you stories about 36" mule deer..... Anyhow, why drink beer when they make whiskey? Easier on the body in moderation.

Nice pitchers GW. Thanks.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll be going the opposite direction-I've tried and enjoyed Abyss on more than a few occasions.

Bend is a liberal stronghold. Pretty town, but SJWs everywhere.

Gunner, how many drams of this do you recommend ?

Yep, me too !

Been enjoying this one on the ice;

Oh, 10-4, beer with meals, standing over a grill on a hot day, or an ice cold slammer after raking hay etc, 32-64 drams one half to a full cup of scotch whisky is what i have most evenings, i'm immune to that amount, so not chasing a high, just good sipping, it''s good for the blood, heart, etc and makes me sleep like a stone.

3 bottles worth!

If available to you, Founders Porter is terrific. Beer Advocate rates it World Class, #1. Rate Beer gives it 100 points. Lots of chocolate body with very notable hops to balance it out.

Thanks Wrapids, wrote down to pass to wife for a look and pickup if available

Well hell, knuckle rich enviro after 5 Abyss huh?

Tip to others, DON"T fight Gunner !

Bullcrap Paul, i'm a brokedown worn out piece of dogchit, we was all pretty good dogs 30 years ago huh?

Texted Wife, she's going to hit Sodies up in Ft Smith after work today looking for Founders Porter!

Have her get you some Founders Dirty Bastard as well.

Ten-fo, thanks Mathman.

Since you like dark, rich "big" beer I'm pretty sure the Dirty Bastard will suit quite well.

Nice, cant wait to try it with grill pig, have half rack of ribs and one loin left from wild shoat kill last Nov.

https://foundersbrewing.com/our-beer/dirty-bastard/

Thank You Sir.

Another dark and rich beer for your enjoyment:

https://merchantduvin.com/brew-ayinger-celebrator-doppelbock.php

Dang Wife's going to have quite the list ; ] Thanks.

I'll mention Ayinger isn't a trendy brewery cashing in on the "craft" beer craze either. They're the genuine Bavarian article. When I used to visit Munich the hotel where I stayed was owned by them.

NICE! Thanks again, she just texted me, some sort of cell app shopping bag is getting full up for Sodies after work!

Founders Porter is outstanding...Founders KBS is ridiculously good.
12% BBA...They just added Mackinaw Fudge KBS...definitely a
Dessert beer..also 12%+ABV..

Backwoods Bastard as well...

I'll have to try that one.

They brew Arrogant Bastard occasionally...
Its like a14% BBA...