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Vanilla Boom
The Big Friendly • Oklahoma City, OK
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 12%Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
99
Score
Top Stout Reviews
The highest-rated Stout beers from the past 3 years, as reviewed by our expert tasting panel. Each beer is scored on appearance, aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel.
86
Beers Reviewed
95.3
Average Score
99
Highest Score
70
Breweries
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2023 Medianoche
WeldWerks Brewing Co. • Greeley, CO
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 12.1%Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
99
Score
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Barrel Aged Cuppa Cocoanut
Maplewood Brewing Company • Chicago, IL
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 13%Nov 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
99
Score
4
Bibingka Latte
GOAL Brewing • San Diego, CA
Stout (Pastry)ABV: 11.7%Dec 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
99
Score
5
Barrel Aged Sky Summoner
Veil Brewing Company, The • Richmond, VA
Stout (Barrel-Aged, Flavored)ABV: 14.5%Sep 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
99
Score
6
Noema - Blend No. 6
New Image Brewing Co • Arvada, CO
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 15.4%Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
98
Score
7
LFG '23 Volume III
Southern Grist Brewing Company • Nashville, TN
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 10.1%Sep 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
98
Score
8
Slappa Da Base
Mikerphone Brewing • Elk Grove Village, IL
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 13.83%Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
98
Score
9
Jamie Tart
Pondaseta Brewing Co. • Amarillo, TX
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 11.7%Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
98
Score
10
Denny-Lou Blend 1
Atrium Brewing • Louisville, KY
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 15%Nov 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
98
Score
11
Secret Meeting
Pax Verum Brewing • Lapel, IN
Stout (Dry)ABV: 4.2%IBU: 37Dec 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
98
Score
12
Milk Stout
Epic Brewing • Salt Lake City, UT
Stout (Sweet, Milk, Oatmeal)ABV: 5%Dec 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
98
Score
13
Liberty (2024)
PINTA Barrel Brewing • Województwo Śląskie, Poland
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 12%Jan 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
98
Score
14
Interiority Coconut
Trap Door Brewing • Vancouver, WA
Stout (Barrel-Aged, Flavored)ABV: 14%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
98
Score
15
Mexican Coffee Stout
Cape May Brewery • Cape May, NJ
Stout (Imperial, Flavored)ABV: 7.5%IBU: 50Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
98
Score
16
Peaches and Creamation
Fort George Brewery • Astoria, OR
Stout (Barrel-Aged, Flavored)ABV: 13.9%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
98
Score
17
Dandy
Brewskey Pub & Taproom • Montreal, QC Canada
Stout (Breakfast)ABV: 11.9%Sep 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
97
Score
18
Chameleon Bites
American Solera • Tulsa, OK
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 13%Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
97
Score
19
Macaroon Phase - Barrel Aged
Flatland Brewing Company • Elk Grove, CA
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 13.7%IBU: 40Sep 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
97
Score
20
Barrel Aged Cuppa Cellar Select
Maplewood Brewing Company • Chicago, IL
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 13%Oct 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
97
Score
21
Stone Imperial Stout
Stone Brewing • Vista, CA
Stout (Imperial)ABV: 10.5%IBU: 45Dec 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
97
Score
22
Barrel Aged Dyson Sphere (Construct IV)
Living Waters Brewing • Nashville, TN
Stout (Barrel-Aged)ABV: 10.1%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
97
Score
23
Mornin' Delight 2025
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co • Decorah, IA
Stout (Flavored, Imperial)ABV: 12%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
97
Score
24
Fate & Will
Arizona Wilderness Brewing • Gilbert, AZ
Stout (Barrel-Aged, Flavored)ABV: 16.5%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
97
Score
25
M 3rd 25th: Uneasiness of Normal
Forgotten Road Ales • Graham, NC
Stout (Barrel-Aged, Flavored)ABV: 14.3%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
97
Score
26
Anniversary 11 Stout
River North Brewery • Denver, CO
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 23.1%IBU: 53May 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:17
Mouthfeel:5
96
Score
27
School Night
Westbound & Down Brewing Company • Idaho Springs, CO
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 14.5%Sep 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
96
Score
28
Deluxe
Hopewell Brewing Co • Chicago, IL
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 14.5%Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
96
Score
29
Colourant
Perennial Artisan Ales • St. Louis, MO
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 14%Sep 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:4
96
Score
30
Can I Pet That Dog
Crooked Culture Brewing • Cumming, GA
Stout (Sweet, Milk, Oatmeal)ABV: 5%IBU: 20Dec 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
96
Score
31
Here Be Monsters with Vanilla - 18 Year Sazerac
Cerebral Brewing • Denver, CO
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 12.9%Jan 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:4
96
Score
32
Deprived of Light
Ladd & Lass Brewing • Seattle, WA
Stout (Flavored, Imperial)ABV: 12%Dec 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
96
Score
33
World of Shadows
Discourse Brewing • Overland Park, KS
Stout (Barrel-Aged, Flavored)ABV: 11.4%IBU: 21Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
96
Score
34
Dead Leaves & Dirty Coke
Soul & Spirits Brewery • Memphis, TN
Stout (Barrel-Aged, Flavored)ABV: 10.1%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
96
Score
35
Umbra
Bissell Brothers Brewing • Portland, ME
Stout (Sweet, Milk, Oatmeal)ABV: 6.2%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
96
Score
36
03
Atrium Brewing • Louisville, KY
Stout (Barrel-Aged, Flavored)ABV: 15%IBU: 20Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
96
Score
37
Motor Oil XXI
Alvarado Street Brewery • Monterey, CA
Stout (Barrel-Aged, Flavored)ABV: 13.8%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
96
Score
38
Year Three
The Big Friendly • Oklahoma City, OK
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 12%Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
95
Score
39
Cookie Exchange Milk Stout
Great Lakes Brewing Company • Cleveland, OH
Stout (Pastry)ABV: 5.5%IBU: 15Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:4
95
Score
40
Angel's Share 2023
Wild West • Chengdu, China
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 11.2%Dec 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:4
95
Score
41
Dark Matter
Pax Verum Brewing • Lapel, IN
Stout (Sweet, Milk, Oatmeal)ABV: 7%IBU: 34Oct 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
95
Score
42
Jim's Lunch
Little Brother Brewing • Greensboro, NC
Stout (Foreign/Export)ABV: 6.6%IBU: 36Oct 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
95
Score
43
Totally Oatally
Cloudburst Brewing • Seattle, WA
Stout (Sweet, Milk, Oatmeal)ABV: 4.9%IBU: 30Nov 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
95
Score
44
Meditative Moment
Pure Project • San Diego, CA
Stout (Imperial, Flavored)ABV: 12.5%Nov 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:5
95
Score
45
Drown The Sun
Urban Roots Brewing • Sacramento, CA
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 14.75%Dec 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:18
Mouthfeel:5
95
Score
46
Griffin's Port Barrel Aged Imperial Stout
Stodgy Brewing Company • Fort Collins, CO
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 13.4%Dec 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:4
95
Score
47
Barrel-Aged Griffith (10th Anniversary)
Highland Park Brewery • Los Angeles, CA
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 13.5%Dec 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
95
Score
48
Minutiae Reserve (2025)
Phase Three Brewing • Lake Zurich, IL
Stout (Barrel-Aged)ABV: 13.5%IBU: 35Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
95
Score
49
2025 Blender's Reserve
pFriem Family Brewers • Hood River, OR
Stout (Barrel-Aged)ABV: 12.4%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:4
95
Score
50
BBIS: Amburana
Reuben's Brews • Seattle, WA
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 14%Oct 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:4
94
Score
51
Dark Hedges
Woods Boss Brewing Company • Denver, CO
Stout (Dry)ABV: 5.2%Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
94
Score
52
Singular Realm
Amalgam Brewing • Denver, CO
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 14.3%Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:18
Mouthfeel:5
94
Score
53
BQE (2022 Chocolate Coffee)
Finback Brewery • Queens, NY
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 14.8%Oct 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:4
94
Score
54
Smokey Joe
Big Friendly, The • Oklahoma City, OK
Stout (Breakfast)ABV: 11%Nov 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
94
Score
55
Secret Sympathies
Arizona Wilderness Brewing • Gilbert, AZ
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 10.4%Nov 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
94
Score
56
Barrel Aged Honest Thief (2024)
Atrium Brewing • Louisville, KY
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 14.2%Nov 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
94
Score
57
Oatmeal Stout
Creature Comforts Athens • Athens, GA
Stout (Sweet, Milk, Oatmeal)ABV: 4.8%Dec 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:18
Mouthfeel:5
94
Score
58
Welcome, My Friends
Creature Comforts Athens • Athens, GA
Stout (Imperial, Flavored)ABV: 11.2%Dec 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:4
94
Score
59
Speedway Stout: Toasted Coconut Vietnamese Coffee Edition
AleSmith Brewing Co • San Diego, CA
Stout (Imperial, Flavored)ABV: 12%IBU: 70Dec 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
94
Score
60
Ryething Tides
Humble Sea Brewing Co • Santa Cruz, CA
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 14%Dec 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
94
Score
61
Barrel Aged Papenoo
Living Waters Brewing • Nashville, TN
Stout (Barrel-Aged, Flavored)ABV: 10.1%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
94
Score
62
Barrel-Aged Cuppa Neat WLR
Maplewood Brewing Company • Chicago, IL
Stout (Barrel-Aged)ABV: 13.9%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
94
Score
63
Lincoln Anniversary Stout III
Hop Butcher For the World • Chicago, IL
Stout (Barrel-Aged)ABV: 14%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
94
Score
64
Dark Generosity
Wandering Monsters Brewing • Cincinnati, OH
Stout (Imperial, Flavored)ABV: 12.3%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:18
Mouthfeel:5
94
Score
65
Jesse Delmar Barrel Aged (2025)
Templin Family Brewing • Salt Lake City, UT
Stout (Barrel-Aged)ABV: 12%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
94
Score
66
Parabola (2023)
Firestone Walker Brewing Co • Paso Robles, CA
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 13.5%Oct 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:4
93
Score
67
It Gets Dark Earlier Now
Prison City Brewing • Auburn, NY
Stout (American)ABV: 6.8%Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:4
93
Score
68
Drawn to the Dark: Coffee Milk Stout
Offset Bier • Park City, UT
Stout (Sweet, Milk, Oatmeal)ABV: 6%Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:17
Mouthfeel:5
93
Score
69
M 3rd 25th: Fires of Nightmares
Forgotten Road Ales • Graham, NC
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 14%IBU: 50Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
93
Score
70
Dosvidanya Rye Barrel
DESTIHL Brewery • Normal, IL
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 13.6%IBU: 84Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:18
Mouthfeel:5
93
Score
71
Rummy (2023)
The Big Friendly • Oklahoma City, OK
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 12%Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:4
93
Score
72
Infinite Realm
Highland Park Brewery • Los Angeles, CA
Stout (Barrel-aged)ABV: 13.2%Nov 2023
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:18
Mouthfeel:5
93
Score
73
The Weight - Chocolate Covered Hazelnut (2024)
Soul & Spirits Brewery • Memphis, TN
Stout (Imperial, Flavored)ABV: 9.5%Nov 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
93
Score
74
M 3rd 25th/ Forever Fight with Ones Self
Forgotten Road Ales • Graham, NC
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 14.3%IBU: 50Nov 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
93
Score
75
Carolyn's Wings
Alternate Ending Beer Co. • Township, NJ
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 11.2%IBU: 36Nov 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
93
Score
76
Coconut Cluster
Heritage Hill Brewhouse & Kitchen • Pompey, NY
Stout (Pastry)ABV: 8.9%IBU: 30Nov 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:18
Mouthfeel:5
93
Score
77
Douse: Bourbon Vanilla
Cinderlands Beer Co. • Pittsburgh, PA
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 13.7%IBU: 60Dec 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
93
Score
78
For The Share (Oreo Cookie)
Fonta Flora Brewery • Nebo, NC
Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)ABV: 14%Dec 2024
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:4
93
Score
79
In the Rye
BKS Artisan Ales • Kansas City, MO
Stout (Barrel-Aged)ABV: 15%Nov 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
93
Score
80
Pistachio Thumbprint
Black Spruce Brewing Company • Fairbanks, AK
Stout (Imperial, Flavored)ABV: 9.8%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:5
93
Score
81
Phases of the Moon
Uprise Brewing Co. • ,
Stout (Barrel-Aged)ABV: 12%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:18
Mouthfeel:5
93
Score
82
Giving Trees
Jukes Ale Works • Elkhorn, NE
Stout (Barrel-Aged, Flavored)ABV: 13.2%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:18
Mouthfeel:5
93
Score
83
Candy Cap
Fonta Flora Brewery At Whipoorwill Farm • Nebo, NC
Stout (Barrel-Aged, Flavored)ABV: 14%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:18
Mouthfeel:5
93
Score
84
Winner's Milk Jug Milk Stout
Guggman Haus Brewing Co. • Indianapolis, IN
Stout (Sweet, Milk, Oatmeal)ABV: 6.2%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:18
Mouthfeel:5
93
Score
85
Barrel Aged Bean's (2025)
Atrium Brewing • Louisville, KY
Stout (Barrel-Aged, Flavored)ABV: 14%IBU: 20Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:12
Flavor:19
Mouthfeel:4
93
Score
86
W.L. Justice
Westbound & Down Brewing Company • Lafayette, CO
Stout (Barrel-Aged)ABV: 14.6%Dec 2025
Appearance:3
Aroma:11
Flavor:20
Mouthfeel:4
93
Score
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