The Highest-Rated Stout In Every State (2023) [MAP]

Beloved for their decadent mouthfeel and malty flavors, stouts are perfect for enjoying as the days start to get shorter and colder. And as one of the world’s most popular beer styles, there are always a number of delicious dark brews to experience. With such an abundance of succulent stouts on brewery menus across the country, there’s bound to be a favorite in each of the 50 states.

To discover the most popular stout in each state, VinePair consulted Beer Advocate’s top-rated beers page and selected the brews with more than 100 ratings (excluding Hawaii, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, none of which brew a stout that has received at least 100 reviews.) As far as the winners go, it’s clear that Americans favor stouts with a high alcohol content: 30 states have an imperial stout as their top contenders, 25 of which come in at more than 10 percent ABV.

Curious to see what the top stout is in the state you call home? Read on below for the highest-rated stout in every state!

Ed. Note: The ratings cutoff was based on data from each state’s Top Rated Beer page, not the beer’s profile page, which in some cases may be lower.

State
Beer

Alabama
Coffee Oatmeal Stout
Good People Brewing Company
Stout- Oatmeal | 6.00%

Alaska
Blessed
Anchorage Brewing Company
Stout – American Imperial | 15.50%

Arizona
White Russian Imperial Stout
Sun Up Brewing Co.
Stout – American Imperial | 9.20%

Arkansas
BDCS
Ozark Beer Co.
Stout – Sweet / Milk | 10.20%

California
Fundamental Observation
Bottle Logic Brewing
Stout – American Imperial | 13.00%

Colorado
Medianoche – Coconut
WeldWerks Brewing Co.
Stout – American Imperial | 14.10%

Connecticut
Imperial Stout Trooper
New England Brewing Co.
Stout – Russian Imperial | 8.50%

Delaware
Utopias Barrel-Aged World Wide Stout
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Stout – American Imperial | 17.30%

District of Columbia
Mexican Radio 
Bluejacket Brewery / Arsenal Restaurant
Stout – Sweet / Milk | 7.40%

Florida
Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout – Double Barrel Aged
Cigar City Brewing
Stout – American Imperial | 11.00%

Georgia
Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout
Terrapin Beer Company
Stout – Oatmeal | 9.40%

Hawaii
South Shore
Honolulu Beerworks
Stout – American | 7.20%

Idaho
Black Cauldron Imperial Stout
Grand Teton Brewing Co.
Stout – Russian Imperial | 9.50%

Illinois
Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout
Goose Island Beer Co.
Stout – American Imperial | 13.20%

Indiana
Marshmallow Handjee
3 Floyds Brewing
Stout – Russian Imperial | 15.00%

Iowa
Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.
Stout – American Imperial | 12.00%

Kansas
Buffalo Sweat 
Tallgrass Brewing Tap House
Stout – Sweet / Milk | 5.00%

Kentucky
70K
Against the Grain Brewery and Smokehouse
Stout – Sweet / Milk | 13.00%

Louisiana
Rêve
Parish Brewing Co.
Stout – Sweet / Milk | 6.80%

Maine
Mott The Lesser
Tributary Brewing Company
Stout – Russian Imperial | 10.50%

Maryland
1st Meal
RAR Brewing (Reale Revival)
Stout – American | 7.00%

Massachusetts
Triple Shot
Tree House Brewing Company
Stout – American Imperial | 9.70%

Michigan
CBS (Canadian Breakfast Stout)
Founders Brewing Co.
Stout – American Imperial | 11.30%

Minnesota
Nillerzzzzz
Forager Brewery
Stout – American Imperial | 14.00%

Mississippi
Sweet Potato Stout
Lazy Magnolia Brewing Co.
Stout – Sweet / Milk | 4.50%

Missouri
Abraxas – Barrel-Aged
Perennial Artisan Ales
Stout – American Imperial | 11.00%

Montana
Ivan The Terrible Imperial Stout – Barrel-Aged
Big Sky Brewing Company
Stout – Russian Imperial | 11.60%

Nebraska
Fallen Angel Sweet Stout
Empyrean Brewing Company
Stout – Sweet / Milk | 5.50%

Nevada
Outlaw Milk Stout
Great Basin Brewing Co.
Stout – Sweet / Milk | 9.90%

New Hampshire
RIS
Stoneface Brewing Co.
Stout – Russian Imperial | 9.50%

New Jersey
A Night To End All Dawns
Kane Brewing Company
Stout – American Imperial | 12.20%

New Mexico
Malpais Stout
La Cumbre Brewing Co.
Stout – Foreign / Export | 7.50%

New York
Double Barrel Jesus
Evil Twin Brewing
Stout – American Imperial | 12.00%

North Carolina
The Event Horizon
Olde Hickory Brewery
Stout – American Imperial | 12.25%

North Dakota
Milk Maiden
Drekker Brewing Company
Stout – Sweet / Milk | 5.00%

Ohio
Appervation
Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery
Stout – American Imperial | 15.00%

Oklahoma
Bourbon Paradise
Prairie Artisan Ales
Stout – American Imperial | 13.70%

Oregon
Double Stack
Great Notion Brewing
Stout – American Imperial | 11.00%

Pennsylvania
Sunny Side Up – Little Amps! (Double Coffee) 
Al’s of Hampden / Pizza Boy Brewing
Stout – Oatmeal | 9.50%

Rhode Island
Revery
Foolproof Brewing Company
Stout – Russian Imperial | 10.70%

South Carolina
Mexican Coffee Cake
Westbrook Brewing Co.
Stout – American Imperial | 10.50%

South Dakota
Milk Stout
WoodGrain Brewing Co
Stout – Sweet / Milk | 5.20%

Tennessee
Astronaut Status
Wiseacre Brewing Co.
Stout – American Imperial | 12.20%

Texas
Bourbon Barrel Temptress
Lakewood Brewing Co.
Stout – Sweet / Milk | 11.30%

Utah
Big Bad Baptista
Epic Brewing Company
Stout – American Imperial | 11.70%

Vermont
Beyond Good And Evil
Hill Farmstead Brewery
Stout – American Imperial | 10.00%

Virginia
Trickery
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Stout – Sweet / Milk | 13.50%

Washington
The Rusty Nail
Fremont Brewing Co.
Stout – Oatmeal | 13.30%

West Virginia
Miner’s Daughter Oatmeal Stout
Mountain State Brewing Co.
Stout – Oatmeal | 5.20%

Wisconsin
Black Gold
Central Waters Brewing Co.
Stout – American Imperial | 11.00%

Wyoming
Zonker Stout
Snake River Brewing Company & Brewpub
Stout – Foreign / Export | 6.00%

*Less than 100 ratings on Beer Advocate.

**Image retrieved from Aniel Lee – Unsplash.com

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