One man said to his wife, “How about I ditch this job and make beer for a living? After the swelling went down and he proved his skills were up to the task, he made a pretty darned tasty dry Irish stout, which the Stoutcast got a sneak peek at hours before St. Patrick’s Day. This episode, hosts Jorge and Bob, with Device Brewing’s Ken Anthony and nationally-ranked BJCP judge Phil Chick put three stouts through their paces. Click HERE for the podcast.

DEVICE: Kiss Me I’m Dry-rish 5.2% ABV

Ken: Light, creamy, a little chocolate, a little coffee

Phil: Wonderful cascade, bittersweet, dry

Bob: Nitro is key, starts thick, finishes light, cool experience, GOOD/VERY GOOD

Jorge: Light, airy, smooth, very drinkable EXCELLENT

MURPHY’s: Irish Stout 4% ABV

Jorge: lot of fruit, burnt plum. Not crazy about it on the first try. Not for me. FAIR

Phil: VERY GOOD/EXCELLENT: Near textbook, bittersweet, dry, semi-creamy

Ken: Astringent, good use of the black patent malt to avoid ashiness, VERY GOOD.

Bob: Light, nice finish, dry, fruity GOOD

GUINNESS: Foreign Extra 7.5% ABV

Phil: Party in the mouth. VERY GOOD/EXCELLENT raisin, date, extremely well-balanced, great finish

Bob: It’s like a fruity mullet. I like the flavors at the start, then it gets weird. GOOD

Ken: EXCELLENT. Textbook. tons of fruit.

Jorge: EXCELLENT Delicious and refreshing.