Hitting up an old favorite this time around.
Independence Brewing used to be my go-to-local-brewer before the veritable craft brew explosion of the last few years, and regardless of my wandering taste buds and a whole new plethora of competition, they still manage to crank out some tasty brews. The Convict Hill Oatmeal Stout pours dark black with a decent foamy, off-white head. The beer smells of malts, coffee, chocolate, and oats. The taste is similar, but with some added bitter roasted notes to round the whole thing out. This is a great 8% ABV stout, and it was nice to go back...like visiting an old friend.
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