Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout

Breckenridge Brewing Company
Denver, Colorado

APPEARANCE: 2.25/3
Black, opaque. Cream-colored head fades to ring the glass. Fine bubbles.

AROMA: 3/4
Subtle. Roast, coffee, chocolate, burnt almond. Not overwhelming.

TASTE: 6.25/10
Hop/Malt Balance: 2.75/4: It's a stout. A lot of malt, sweetness up front, moves to a roasty middle. Little hop.
Aftertaste: 1.75/3: Bitter roast, sits on the tongue, moves to the back and stays there to finish.
Mouth-Feel: 1.75/3: Finishes slightly astringent. A little watery, too. Silky, coats the tongue.

OVERALL: 1.75/3
It's a standard stout, if a bit thin. Bitter finish is a little too astringent–there are better stouts out there.

TOTAL: 13.25/20–I'll Try A Pint

NOTES:
Matt: Another disappointment from Breckenridge. With so many great beers and brewers out there, I say look elsewhere.
Ben: Not bad, not great. Typical oatmeal stout. Feels mass-produced. For a really good stout, on the other hand, head to Liquid Bread in Hays, Kansas.