These brownies are so rediculously good I can't even think of anything funny to say about them. I found this recipe online and thought it was a delightful experiment in celebration of stout month. I'd try something new and have something yummy to take in to the guys at work. . .they may not even get to smell them on my breath if I can't summon more self control. They use three kinds of chocolate, almost an entire bottle of stout, and just about every tool in my meager kitchen. The recipe called for Guinness (as most stout recipes do) but I chose to use a Victory Storm King imperial stout. The Storm King is a rich full bodied stout with delightfully bold chocolate and malt flavors. These brownies turned out fudgy and rich and sinfully decadent without being overly sweet. An amazingly successful use of an outstanding stout.
I paired these gooey treats with a Bell's cherry stout. I had never had a cherry stout and wasn't sure what to expect. I was amazed at how crisp and fresh it was. It hits you with a tart cherry zing at first then follows up with rich malt tones. The balance is awesome. It is like no other stout I know. The bright tartness paired brilliantly with the deep chocolate wonder of the stout brownies and I was ever so sad when I reached the bottom of my Bell's cherry stout. I will most certainly be buying that again and again.
Stout month exploration continues tomorrow as we find our way through some milk stouts and another oatmeal and whatever else I still have hiding in what use to be the meat drawer of the refrigerator (what good does a meat drawer do a vegetarian anyways?) Until then - Cheers!
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