February is the 31st annual Stout Month, a beer holiday founded by Mountain Sun Brewery, now widely embraced by breweries nationwide. Below are some standout ways to celebrate Stout Month in Colorado:
Stout Month at Hops & Pie
Hops & Pie is holding the torch for the Stout Month tradition. Throughout the month, Hops & Pie will have some of the nation’s best stouts on tap including: La Cumbre’s Malpais, Fremont’s Dark Star, Prairie Artisan Ales’s Bourbon Weekend, Telluride’s Ski-in-Ski-Stout, Weldwerk’s Oatmeal Stout, Amalgam’s Another Realm, Westbound’s Tennessee Special, and Casey Brewing and Blending’s Vanilla Bean Stout. They’ll also have a “Stout Month” cocktail, a Darker and Stormier with rum, lime, vanilla, molasses, ginger, topped with La Cumbre’s Malpais Stout.
FlyteCo Brewing – Ski Plane Stout
The aptly named beer for the aviation-themed brewery will have its Ski Plane Stout on draft throughout February. The American Stout (5.6% ABV) carries rich notes of roasted grain that reminds us of freshly roasted coffee as well as a subtle nuttiness. Flavors of coffee and chocolate are present, while still carrying a balanced sweetness. Not dry, but not overly sweet, this beer really highlights the dark and chocolate malt used in this beer. The hops in this beer help create a dry finish that leaves you looking for another sip.
WeldWerks
WeldWerks’ Cuvee de Chocolatier collection, which includes a trio of three indulgent 500-milliliter barrel-aged stouts, is the perfect addition for Stout Month imbibing. The gift box set ($59) can be purchased on Eventbrite now with pick ups Jan. 31 – Feb. 18. The gift box includes the following flavors:
- Caramel Edition: An Imperial Stout aged for 30 months in Blanton’s & Eagle Rare bourbon barrels, then perfected with Colombian cacao nibs and caramel
- Coconut Infusion: Dive into this Imperial Stout aged for 28 months in Buffalo Trace Experimental bourbon barrels & Law’s Whiskey House rye barrels, culminating in Bolivian cacao nibs and coconuts
- Strawberry Symphony: Immerse yourself in the rich taste of this Imperial Stout aged for 22 months in Buffalo Trace & Blanton’s bourbon barrels, harmonized with Ecuadorian cacao nibs and strawberry
Woods Boss Brewing Company
Just in time for the 2024 Stout Month, Denver’s Woods Boss Brewing has announced a robust lineup of dark and roasty options for stout lovers to enjoy throughout February. Channeling a diverse array of flavor profiles, fans of chocolate-y, fruit-forward, coffee, and cocktail-inspired flavors alike will find a new favorite beer to enjoy.
- Sakura Chocolate Cherry Stout– Perfect for Valentine’s Day, this rich decadent stout is brewed with real chocolate and cherry puree. Its luscious mouthfeel and complex yet classic flavors pair perfectly with desserts like New York Cheesecake.
- Hisolda Irish Coffee Cream Stout- Soft, rich roasted malts and bold Irish Coffee Beans meld together with a generous addition of lactose to create an incredibly smooth and creamy coffee stout with subtle tones of whiskey sugar reminiscent of fine Irish Coffee. Super rich and decadent, this stout is sure to satisfy those who love the flavors typical of the style.
- Additional stouts will be available at select times in February, including Dark Hedges, a lighter, classic, Dry Irish Stout, Magical Narwhal Candy Cane Unicorn, a holiday stout with crushed candy canes and a light lactose addition, and possibly a special release collaboration with Broken Compass- stay tuned!