Independence Brewing Oatmeal Stout

After Oktoberfest, Amy and Rob Cartwright of Independence Brewing gave me a bottle of the Oatmeal Stout they brewed for GABF. I saved it for a while before sampling. I had a lot of different beer during Oktoberfest, and my palate was blown.

So I sat down the other night to try it.

It's awesome. Just like Anderson Valley Barney Flats, the inspiration for Satan's Brother Spuds. Jet black with low carbonation. Oatmeal flavor with hints of roast in the background and a subtle hop bitterness. Really nice. I should have asked for a six pack.

Let's hope they get this on the market soon!