As a stout, this is probably more of a winter beer than a fall beer, but like I said, I’m bending some rules. I love drinking thick stouts in the cold fall weather. They warm you up and are pleasantly filling. Also, in the case of high ABV ones like this, they get you a nice warm buzz that’ll get rid of that fall chill. A possible negative side: Drinking one of these makes you feel like you just finished a whole damn sandwich. Seriously,
Founders’ masterpiece is viscous, heavy, and chewy. I know it says breakfast but it’s more like dessert, as it smells and tastes strongly of chocolate. It bills itself on the label as a “double chocolate coffee oatmeal stout” and you taste all of those delicious things. I know this might not be for everyone, but personally, I like beers with the consistency and appearance of motor oil. It probably sounds weird to the uninitiated, but I guarantee you it’s worth a try.
(8.3%, Grand Rapids, Mich.)