Chicagoist: Chicagoist's "Beer of the Week:" Three Floyds Moloko Milk Stout

not a floyd

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:04:19 -0600

beeradvocate says 7.00% ABV: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/26/25435 i loved my first bottle. milk and beer, what a great, and surprising, combination!

Spook

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:12:07 -0600

what's the alcohol contient, Chuck Diddy???

JimTheBeerGuy

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:17:01 -0600

This sounds like something ideally suited for a hand pulled draft, so thanks for the heads up, JorgeSanchez. I'll have to check it out.

JorgeSanchez

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:11:23 -0600

It's also currently the firkin at In Fine Spirits in Andersonville, where I'm sure there's still some on tap. Just sayin'.

Joe Blow

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:38:37 -0600

It's like the guy in Idiocracy that gets money if he ends every setence with, "brought to you by Carl's Jr."..

Chuck Sudo

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:36:57 -0600

hotwater30: Whether you mentioned it in jest or not, allow me to clarify. Unless otherwise noted (the Farson's Shandy from a few weeks back comes to mind; I tasted it at a beer expo), I pay for every "BotW" selection out of pocket. I also receive no special dispensation from Lush, aside from the heads up e-mails on what they're bringing in. Pricey? yeah. Close to home? Yes, and worth not having to travel as far.

hotwater30

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:03:43 -0600

Great choice for the beer of the week. I picked up a couple bottles over the weekend. Went great with my german chocolate cake and the cool weather.

hotwater30

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:56:47 -0600

Chuck, Do you get free beer everytime you mention Lush Wine and Spirits? I find their selection ok, but definitely at the high end of the price spectrum. Their close proximity to my usual store leaves them out of the running.

interrobang

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:55:46 -0600

I wouldn't call it a beer to pour on your waffles in the morning (try Southern Tier Creme Brulee for that). It's really smooth and nicely balanced, way less aggressive than the usual 3 Floyds stuff. Good call for BotW!

nickd

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:51:09 -0600

matilda: may be de dolle special extra export stout, or de struise black albert. imho, both are really excellent stouts!

JimTheBeerGuy

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:28:46 -0600

Sweeter than Dark Lord? Really? Without the big alcohol and hops bite to at least somewhat balance the sweetness/stickiness? I mean, a milk stout ought to have some residual sweetness but damn, I'm not looking for a beer to pour on my waffles in the morning. Still, I'll try it.

DROOO

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:26:22 -0600

it's cheaper at my liquor store!

matilda

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:12:12 -0600

I stumbled upon this great Belgian stout (or porter--can't remember) that had yeast in it, just floating as if in suspended animation. I can't remember the name but it was good. Any ideas about similar beers? FYI: I tried Allagash Belgian-style stout a while ago, and while it was good, it wasn't what I was looking for. Anyway, this seems like a great beer, too.