By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor, Podcast Host Published Mar 07, 2016 at 11:01 AM

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Seems the world still can’t get enough of Sriracha, the garlicky spicy hot sauce from Hong Fuy Foods which has managed to crop up in everything from mayo and mustard to potato chips, popcorn, vodka and even lip balm.

And now, for the second year running, Rogue has released a batch of its Hong Fuy Foods sanctioned Sriracha Hot Stout, a beer created by infusing Sriracha Hot Sauce into a classic stout during the brewing process.

The spicy stout, which might seem to be a joke at first glance, is rated at 91 points for chili beer on RateBeer.com and earned a score of 80 from BeerAdvocate.com. So we decided to give it a try. Bottle in hand, we passed the Sriracha Hot Stout around the office, allowing interested parties to test it out for themselves.

But was it good?

I found the beer to be more drinkable than expected, with just a bit of kick that hits you in the aftertaste and sticks with you a bit as you swallow. However, despite my love for Sriracha, I didn’t like the brew enough that I’d be interested in drinking an entire bottle of it. That said, I might consider using it in a recipe or two – maybe chili or a marinade for meats – and it definitely has potential for use in a Bloody Mary.

But my opinion isn’t the only one that counts. Here’s how some members of the OnMilwaukee team reacted to a taste of this spicy brew.

If you’re intrigued by the Huy Fong brew, you’ll be excited to note that Rogue has declared March 7-13 as Sriracha Week. For tips, tricks and stories, follow #SrirachaWeek on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor, Podcast Host

Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with each and every dish. She’s had the privilege of chronicling these tales via numerous media, including OnMilwaukee and in her book “Milwaukee Food.” Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. 

When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or recording the FoodCrush podcast, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.