Belfast Bay McGovern's Oatmeal Stout

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Handcrafted in Maine this nice stout is a great performer.  The mixture of oatmeal softens the bitterness and roasted malts.   Blends of caramel and chocolate provide the usual background for the base, but the balance of oatmeal prevent this from being bitter or chalky tasting.   It really does have a medium balanced body with a nice sweet aftertaste, which creates a very filling "meal like a Guinness" enjoyment experience!   I found this for the first time in Westchester at the new Halftime beer market in Mamaroneck, a craft beet fans dream world (link below)

5.1% ABV

7.5 of out 10 Quaker Oats
 
http://www.halftimebeverage.com
http://www.belfastbaybrewing.com/home.html





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