It's time for 28 days of darkness in Astoria, Oregon, at Fort George Brewery's 2019 Stout Month. During this dark time of year the tap lists overflow with rich ales, barrel-aged Matryoshka bottles are released, and the world’s darkest stout festival washes over Astoria. And while the Festival of Dark Arts has grown in popularity (with tickets selling out in a record five hours!), do not let that single day overshadow your total stout experience. If you missed out on tickets to FoDA this year, venture to the brewery on any other day in February and immerse yourself in the darkness and deliciousness of Stout Month.More from a press release:Starting February 1st, the stout dam breaks on the block with a wave of unique Fort George dark ales releasing throughout the month. From an oyster stout, to a peanut butter & chocolate stout, to a stout with caramelized peaches, and one with tamarind & chilis, the possibilities are fathomless. Grab a blind stout taster tray in any location, or dive into a pint. Altogether, almost three dozen different Fort George stouts will be on tap in February. Here is the stout calendar:February 1stMurky Pearl - 6% oyster stoutAcceptance Peach - 5.1% milk stout with peaches & cinnamonFluffernutter - 9.2% marshmallow, roasted peanuts, vanillaItsy Bitsy - 4.3% dry Irish stoutFrom Astoria With Love - 9.4% Russian imperial stoutSmooth Operator - 7.35% smooth & easy milk stout1,000 Years of Silence - 10.5% Mexican chocolate imperial stoutCavatica Stout - 8.8% a year-round Fort George stout staple2017 Matryoshka with Cocoa Nibs & Raspberries - 12% bourbon barrel aged RISFebruary 6thTough Cookie - 7.1% chocolate chip cookie stoutTamarind Nights - 5.25% tamarind & chilis#BurgerWednesday pairing: Lamb Madras burger with pickled ginger, cardamom, cilantro, and caramelized onion with a side of Garam Masala potatoesSaturday, February 9thHawaiian Sled Dog - 6.8% American stout with Maui Coffee and vanillaBuorumkin - 14.5% barrel aged in bourbon & rum barrels with roasted pumpkinsWednesday, February 13thSolemn OATh - 7% classic oatmeal stoutPeanut Butter Brownie Stout - 9% peanut butter & chocolate#BurgerWednesday pairing: Oregon beef burger topped with red curry peanut butter, bonito flakes with side of green papaya saladSunday, February 17th - The AftermathBreakfast Club - 9.9% milk stout with oatmeal, cinnamon, and figsÀ la Vôtre - 6% a toast to French toast!2019 Matryoshka - 12.75% bourbon barrel aged Russian imperialWednesday, February 20thMa-Rye-Ah Carey - 13% bourbon barrel aged imperial rye chocolate stout2017 Matryoshka - 12% bourbon barrel aged Russian imperial#BurgerWednesday pairing: cocoa dusted Oregon beef ribeye burger, aged Tillamook Cheddar, oolong aioli, pickled cucumber & onion with side of roasted fingerling potatoesSaturday, February 23rd - A Day of Silence...Waves of Silence: Allision - 9% brown sugar & datesWaves of Silence: Burgee - 9% brown sugar, orange peel, Dutch cocoa powder, Papau New Guinea coffeeWaves of Silence: Capsize - 9% maple syrup & coconutWednesday, February 27thNightfall - 12% massive oatmeal stout aged in bourbon & brandy barrels#BurgerWednesday pairing: Oregon beef burger, green peppercorns, shallots, brandy butter on house-made bun with side of Duchesse potatoesMatryoshka & The AftermathThis barrel aged Russian Imperial Stout series spends all year in barrels in the Lovell Brewery, releasing each winter in several layers. 2019 Bourbon Barrel Matryoshka is available now. At The Aftermath (the day after Festival of Dark Arts), four 2019 variations will be for sale in bottles:2019 Matryoshka with Coconut2019 Matryoshka with Coconut & Vanilla2019 Matryoshka with Coconut, Vanilla, & Almonds2019 Matryoshka with Coconut, Vanilla, Almonds, & BlueberriesAll of the 2019 Matryoshka bottles will be available for purchase starting Sunday, February 17th, along with limited cellared 2018 Matryoshkas, plus very, very limited 2017 Matryoshkas. Heck, why not throw in a Skies of Wonder Imperial IPA release on that day, too? And, the Lovell Taproom will be pouring as many Matryoshka vintages & variations as they can fit on the tap wall. Festival of Dark ArtsRight in the heart of Stout Month, Fort George stacks the block with three stages of entertainment, a menagerie of craftspeople, artists & roaming entertainers, and over seventy rare and unique stouts. If you have your tickets, we will see you on Saturday, February 16th. If you don’t, tickets to next year’s festival will go on sale at sunrise on Black Friday. To savor the tap list and entertainment, go to festivalofdarkarts.com for updates.The Stout Must Go OnYou can pair your stouts with music every week in February, live atop the raised platform in the wood-fired restaurant. Fort George hosts Sunday night music, always at 8pm, and never a cover.February 3rdThe Mutineers - mutinous Americana with country leanings and punk tendencies.February 10thHenry Chadwick (Solo) with Tommy Alexander (Band) - strong, catchy, melodic and fun…the essence of Henry Chadwick himself.February 17thGolden Promise - brewing up some country tunes.February 24thThe Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio.And confirmed for this year’s Festival of Dark Arts: The Builders and the Butchers, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Dark Castle, Hook & Anchor, Adam Torres, The Quick & Easy Boys, The Waysiders, Brother Angus, Wave Action, and more to come…Traveling Carnival of StoutYou can get a taste of Stout Month at one of these Pacific Northwest locations. A handful of specialty stouts from Fort George will be pouring.Monday, February 25th, 7pm to 9pmBeer. Love. Cider.Hair of the Dog Brewing61 SE Yamhill St, Portland, ORFeaturing Fort George stouts, Finnriver ciders, and Hair of the Dog beer, all paired with a six-course meal. Reserve a seat at (503) 232-6585.Tuesday, February 26th, 5pm to 8pmDark & Hazy NightABV Public House5670 NW Clara Ln, Hillsboro, ORA blend of Fort George stout & IPA tap handles.Friday, February 28th, 5pm to 8pmDark & Hazy NightLoyal Legion710 SE 6th Ave, Portland, ORA blend of Fort George stout & IPA tap handles.Embrace the darkness. See you all at Fort George in February, with a stout in hand. To the darkest Stout Month yet!Fort George Brewery1483 Duane StreetAstoria, Oregon 97103(503) 325-PINT