Your first thought for a gift for your love for Valentine’s Day might not be a Valentine’s Day beer, but it should be. And said beer should be a stout in honor of both love for your partner and Stout Month!
The Best Beers for Valentine’s Day and Stout Month
To get the celebrations started for Valentine’s Day and Stout Month, we’ve compiled a handy dandy list of a few of the best stouts on the market today. All are of exceptional quality and flavors. Some might have you wondering why we chose them for Valentine’s Day, but with a little humor, you’ll understand why.
Some may be easier to find than others. But those that are harder to find are often rare and only offered as limited releases. Some may only be found in the taproom. Like a fine gem, these beers make for a very special gift.
Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
14.1% ABV
Fort George Brewery
Astoria, OR
Matryoshka begins with a decadent imperial stout aged for one year in whiskey and bourbon barrels.
During this twelve-month period of confinement, the powerful flavor of the barrel tempers the dessert-like sweetness of the base stout to produce a rich, smooth, flavorful stout that is neither too thick, nor too thin. (Fort George)
This decadent beer won’t be released until Feb 16, 2025, so we recommend waiting to celebrate Valentine’s Day until then!
Double Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
14.1% ABV
The Bruery
Placentia, CA & Meridian, ID
This Double Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with Blackberry, Cacao Nibs, and Vanilla Beans takes a journey through bourbon barrels, rye barrels, and port barrels, finishing with 12-year Elijah Craig barrels and Rittenhouse Rye barrels. (The Bruery)
This one’s for members only, so you might want to consider becoming a member for this special release.
Stout
6.5% ABV
Tres Litros Beer Co
Salida, CO
The chocolate raspberry combination in this stout pairs deliciously together. Neither is overbearing, giving off just the right amount of sweetness, ending with a slight roasty finish. Did we mention chocolate? Yes, chocolate, too.
You might want to consider a Valentine’s Day trip to the quaint mountain town of Salida because this decadent treat is only available in the taproom.
Imperial Stout
9.2% ABV
New Heights Brewing
Nashville, TN
Pitch black with notes of toasty sweet malt, this decadent Imperial Stout has a thick, brown head with delicate lacing, toasty malt aroma, and a silky smooth mouth feel. (New Heights)
We chose it for the fun of the name. Being Valentine’s Day and all, we’ll let you decipher that meaning.
Imperial Stout
10% ABV
Dark Sky Brewing Co
Flagstaff, AZ
We don’t want anyone to experience turbulence on Valentine’s Day, unless it’s the experience of this double pastry stout with conditioning on mountains of Madagascar Vanilla and Cinnamon.
Massive aromas and flavors of vanilla, bakers chocolate, espresso, and molasses coat the palate, with just a touch of cinnamon sneaking through on the finish. (Dark Sky)
Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
12% ABV
Founders Brewing Co
Grand Rapids, MI
The aromas of hazelnut coffee intertwine with the velvety smooth embrace of fudge, coffee, and chocolate.
Immerse yourself in layers of flavor notes from the bourbon barrel aging process in every sip for your moments of celebration on Valentine’s Day and beyond. (Founders)
Stout Month
We would be remiss if we didn’t mention the big, beautiful stouts at Vine Street Pub in Denver, Colorado. After all, Vine Street and the rest of the Mountain Sun Family are the OG’s when it comes to an entire month of stouts. February hosts Valentine’s Day, but more importantly, it’s home to Stout Month, baby!
Mountain Sun’s
30th Annual Stout Month Celebration!
Mountain Sun Pubs and Breweries in Colorado have been celebrating the ubiquitous style of beer called Stout for over 30 years with a month-long festival called Stout Month.
It has become a highly anticipated event among local and regional beer connoisseurs. For the entire month of February, at least ten taps at all Mountain Sun locations are devoted to house-brewed varieties of this mysterious dark ale. (Mountain Sun)
The best beers for Valentine’s Day and Stout Month are the ones you love.
Whatever beers you choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day and the entire month of February with Stout Month, are the best beers for you.
So whether you choose a beer for its name, like New Heights’ Navel Gazer, or for its flavors like The Bruery’s Critical Alignment, the moment you present it, will be the moment you’re loved even more. Beer can do that for you. Especially a well-thought out Valentine’s Day beer that pairs well with Stout Month.
Want to know more about how to narrow down your search for breweries with great beer? Click here! We’ve got you covered. We’ve also got you covered if you want to match stouts with bike rides. Or stouts with chocolate and other foods. Beer and food? Yes, please!
Previous Valentine’s Day Beers
The more, the merrier, right? Enjoy our selection of beers we’ve highlighted in the past. Some you might still be able to find. Happy hunting!
- Modern Pastry Tiramisu Stout – Lord Hobo Brewing Co
- Here Be Monsters Series – Cerebral Brewing
- Cinnamon Dolce – Firestone Walker Brewing Co
- Double Chocolate Stout – Rogue Ales and Spirits
- Black Ops – Brooklyn Brewery
- Bourbon Barrel-Aged Uber Joe – 3 Sheeps Brewing Co
- Chocolate Dipped Cherry – Boulevard Brewing Co
- No 38 of the Black Barn Program – Maine Beer Co
- Cat Date Double IPA – 3 Floyds Brewing
- Strawberry Shortcake Fandango – Toppling Goliath Brewing Co
- Teddy Bear Kisses – Upland Brewing Co
- Horny Devil – Alesmith Brewing Co
- Sexual Chocolate Imperial Stout – Foothills Brewing
- Dinner Double IPA – Maine Beer Co
- Oakspire – New Belgium Brewing Co
- Xocoveza Tres Leches – Stone Brewing Co