s time again to try a different beer and well, I cheated because I've had this one before. Up next is an Oatmeal Stout from Breckenridge Brewery in Denver. I knew I liked
this beer the first time I had it and that was about a year ago at the World Expo of Beer in Frankenmuth MI. Frankenmuth is the host of the World Expo of Beer in May (same day I proposed to my now Fiance) and is hosted as a fundraiser for the Jaycees. I tell ya, if you like different beers this is the place to go. We had a blast, but it was crowded and by 5pm it was packed with a lo
t of people who I hope weren't driving. You buy tickets and then one ticket is one sample which is about 2 or 2 and a half ounces of the beer. Some of these people must of had at least 10... 20 samples because they could hardly stand. It was a good time and we hope to go back again this year but of course we will see. Now on the the beer...Breckenridge Brewery - Oatmeal Stout
Here's the story of Breckenridge Brewery: Back in the 1980s our founder, Richard Squire, had a dream – to ski all day and drink great beer every night. Since he lived in the snow-kissed Rocky Mountains, fulfilling the skiing portion of his dream was easy. But the great beer part – at a time when a "micro brew" was a rarity – that was another story. So Richard started brewing his own, more flavorful beers for himself and his thrill-seeking ski pals.
His home brewed creations were a hit, and soon Richard was spending more time brewing than skiing. So he chased after another dream – making exceptional beer for a living. In February, 1990 that dream became reality when Richard opened the original Breckenridge Brewery & Pub in the town of Breckenridge, Colorado. Richard's ski bum days were over, and so were the days of bland beer for the folks in Colorado's ski country.
Today Breckenridge Brewery continues to work hard to satisfy the thirsts of discerning beer drinkers. Richard's original recipes – and a handful of seasonal creations – are now handcrafted at our three Breckenridge Brewery locations in Colorado. In 1992 we opened our sister brewpub in downtown Denver, at 22nd and Blake Street. Just a block from Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies, our Denver brewpub is home to locals, baseball fans and Denver visitors who seek a quality meal and craft beer with character.
In May 1996 we expanded our family again with the opening of our brewing and bottling facility in Denver's historic Golden Triangle neighborhood. Here our brew masters and staffers craft and package the bottled and kegged versions of our nationally acclaimed beers. An adjoining tasting room allows guests to savor their brews in a cozy setting, in full view of the brew kettles and bottling line.
Sure, our growth means we're spending a little less time on the slopes and in the high country. But we're not complaining. In the past two decades we've grown from a small 3,000-barrels-a-year brewpub to one of the most successful craft beer companies in the nation. We now handcraft nearly 30,000 barrels of fresh beer each year and sell it across Colorado and 25 other states.
This beer is so smooth and yummy, e
ven my fiance likes it with its coffee notes. I would have to describe it as Bold but very smooth, Rich in flavor with a nice taste of coffee and chocolate, that good Oatmeal taste and a good amount of hops. I must say if you don't like a hoppy beer this one may not be for you with the after taste quite hoppy. But... it's not to much for me as the coffee and chocolate are also tasted after it goes down. 
As you can see by the picture it's 12 ounces and not a pint. That creamy head you see is full of flavor with the oatmeal making it! This is one of my favorites when it comes to dark beer. Here's some quick facts about Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout :
Beer Style: Specialty Stout
Flavor: Chocolate coffee maltiness, round oatmeal mouth feel with very slight hop character
Yeast: Top Fermenting Ale Yeast
Malts: Two Row Pale, Caramel, Roasted Barley, Chocolate, Oat Flakes, Black
Hops: Chinook, Perle
Color: Black
Bitterness Units: 31
Alcohol By Volume: 4.95%
Alcohol By Weight: 3.96%
They have what looks to be a good recipe for BBQ sauce with the Oatmeal Stout on their website.
The Players
Oatmeal Stout
* 1/2 cup molasses
* 1/4 cup mustard
* 1/2 cup chili sauce
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1/4 cup powdered onion
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/2 cup Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout
Details
Combine all the players in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes
So there ya go with this weeks addition of beer tasting. Next week it's another beer I've had at the World Expo of Beer as well. I couldn't really remember what I liked about it but I know it's good.
Here's the story of Breckenridge Brewery: Back in the 1980s our founder, Richard Squire, had a dream – to ski all day and drink great beer every night. Since he lived in the snow-kissed Rocky Mountains, fulfilling the skiing portion of his dream was easy. But the great beer part – at a time when a "micro brew" was a rarity – that was another story. So Richard started brewing his own, more flavorful beers for himself and his thrill-seeking ski pals.His home brewed creations were a hit, and soon Richard was spending more time brewing than skiing. So he chased after another dream – making exceptional beer for a living. In February, 1990 that dream became reality when Richard opened the original Breckenridge Brewery & Pub in the town of Breckenridge, Colorado. Richard's ski bum days were over, and so were the days of bland beer for the folks in Colorado's ski country.
Today Breckenridge Brewery continues to work hard to satisfy the thirsts of discerning beer drinkers. Richard's original recipes – and a handful of seasonal creations – are now handcrafted at our three Breckenridge Brewery locations in Colorado. In 1992 we opened our sister brewpub in downtown Denver, at 22nd and Blake Street. Just a block from Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies, our Denver brewpub is home to locals, baseball fans and Denver visitors who seek a quality meal and craft beer with character.
In May 1996 we expanded our family again with the opening of our brewing and bottling facility in Denver's historic Golden Triangle neighborhood. Here our brew masters and staffers craft and package the bottled and kegged versions of our nationally acclaimed beers. An adjoining tasting room allows guests to savor their brews in a cozy setting, in full view of the brew kettles and bottling line.
Sure, our growth means we're spending a little less time on the slopes and in the high country. But we're not complaining. In the past two decades we've grown from a small 3,000-barrels-a-year brewpub to one of the most successful craft beer companies in the nation. We now handcraft nearly 30,000 barrels of fresh beer each year and sell it across Colorado and 25 other states.
This beer is so smooth and yummy, e
ven my fiance likes it with its coffee notes. I would have to describe it as Bold but very smooth, Rich in flavor with a nice taste of coffee and chocolate, that good Oatmeal taste and a good amount of hops. I must say if you don't like a hoppy beer this one may not be for you with the after taste quite hoppy. But... it's not to much for me as the coffee and chocolate are also tasted after it goes down. 
As you can see by the picture it's 12 ounces and not a pint. That creamy head you see is full of flavor with the oatmeal making it! This is one of my favorites when it comes to dark beer. Here's some quick facts about Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout :
Beer Style: Specialty StoutFlavor: Chocolate coffee maltiness, round oatmeal mouth feel with very slight hop character
Yeast: Top Fermenting Ale Yeast
Malts: Two Row Pale, Caramel, Roasted Barley, Chocolate, Oat Flakes, Black
Hops: Chinook, Perle
Color: Black
Bitterness Units: 31
Alcohol By Volume: 4.95%
Alcohol By Weight: 3.96%
They have what looks to be a good recipe for BBQ sauce with the Oatmeal Stout on their website.
The Players
Oatmeal Stout
* 1/2 cup molasses
* 1/4 cup mustard
* 1/2 cup chili sauce
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1/4 cup powdered onion
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/2 cup Breckenridge Oatmeal Stout
Details
Combine all the players in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes
So there ya go with this weeks addition of beer tasting. Next week it's another beer I've had at the World Expo of Beer as well. I couldn't really remember what I liked about it but I know it's good.
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