Steamworks Brewery | Backside Stout

Inspired by the turns under Chair 8 on Purgatory Mountain, the Stout has an extremely complex malt and oat flavor. It’s sweet with chocolate and roast overtones. The addition of the perfect amount of brewer’s oats is detectable in the smooth, silky finish. This moderately hopped ale is a great choice for dark beer, chocolate or coffee lovers.

BACKSIDE STOUT STATS

Alcohol by Volume - 6%

International Bitterness Units - 28

Standard Reference Method - 42

AVAILABILITY

A winter release in 22 ounce bomber bottles. Found year-round on draft.

FOOD MATCHING

Stouts and chocolate are a natural combination, as are sweet flavors from smoked meats, barbeque sauces and oysters. It may have dark nature, but the Stout makes one sweet dessert. Try Backside Stout with vanilla ice cream for a Stout float (adults only, of course).

AWARDS

Best beer above 10,000 ft. in the San Juan Mountains. Cold pints found at Dante’s on the Backside of Purgatory Mountain Resort. Please tip those bartenders – it’s hard work getting that delicious beer up to elevation.