Portsmouth Brewing Co. Oatmeal Stout (8/10)

I grew up in the southern Ohio town of Portsmouth, which is home to the Portsmouth Brewing Company.  Portsmouth Brewing Company is Ohio's oldest brewery.  They produce a variety of beers, including a pilsner, red ale, lager, pale ale, maple nut brown ale, and the Oatmeal Stout we'll be discussing here.

The beer is deep black color, with a thin light brown head.

The flavor is one of bitter chocolate and roasted nuts, with a slight sweetness.  The 10% alcohol content adds a nice warming note to it.  Without a doubt, this is one of the better stouts I've had.  If you find yourself somewhere that it's sold, make sure to try a pint!

(I tried this in Portsmouth last March at a steak house there.  I've not seen it in Columbus.)



ABV: 10%
IBU: unknown
My rating: 8/10