Fort George unveils 28-day Stout Month lineup and festival plans

Fort George Brewing has laid out a full slate for its 17th Stout Month, turning February into a monthlong celebration of barrel-aged, imperial, and small-batch stouts. The lineup runs 28 days, beginning February 1, and mixes wide-release cans, limited 500 ml bottles, draft-only experiments, and offsite events across the Pacific Northwest.

Highlights include several packaged releases for collectors and cellarers. Salted Caramel Cavatica arrives in 16-ounce cans and on draft, while 1,000 Years of Silence, a Mexican chocolate stout, will see 16-ounce cans and draft service. The Matryoshka series returns as multiple barrel-aged variants packaged in 500 ml bottles aimed at barrel-beer collectors. Tropical Tomb, a barrel-aged imperial stout brewed with freeze-dried pineapple and toasted coconut, and Save My Soul, a barrel-aged collaboration, are among the specialty bottle releases expected to command attention.

Beyond cans and bottles, Fort George plans an extensive slate of draft-only small-batch experiments in the taproom, giving local drinkers first access to one-off flavors and tank samples. Those draft pours often serve as testing grounds for recipes that may return in future vintages or barrel programs.

The Festival of Dark Arts, scheduled for February 14, is included in Stout Month programming and is noted as sold out. Festival programming will feature live music, art, and specialty experiences tied to the brewery’s darker beers, while offsite Stout Month events will spread Fort George’s offerings around the region and plug into local taproom calendars.

For collectors and beer traders, the Matryoshka 500 ml bottles and the barrel-aged variants will be the primary targets; for locals and passersby, draft-only experiments and 16-ounce can releases provide accessible ways to taste the lineup without committing to cellaring. The announcement also includes key dates for additional can and bottle drops and Matryoshka release windows, so plan for rush-day crowds and quick sellouts.

What this means for readers: mark February 1 as the start of a month of stout-focused releases, expect high demand on can and bottle drop days, and note that while the Festival of Dark Arts is sold out, offsite events and taproom drafts offer plenty of chances to participate. If you collect barrel-aged stouts, prioritize the Matryoshka releases and limited bottles; if you prefer fresh pours, check the taproom schedule for draft-only experiments throughout the month.