surprising (to me anyway) so many stout replies. Perhaps I need to explore the stout beers more (i've never even brewed one)....perhaps someone could help me understand. I just can't picture drinking a stout at the beach, while fishing, eating mexican food or after kayaking. I am certainly NOT trying to be arguementative, I just want to learn. 18 months ago, I didn't "like hoppy beers" :smack: now, i LOVE em. I do like stouts as well, but I feel their versatility is very limited. Also, understand I have had probably less than 10 stouts in my life and only liked a few of those. Bourbon County being the ULTIMATE!