Beer of the Week

The beer: Baby Bear Oatmeal Stout

The brewery: Hub City Brewery, Hagerstown, Maryland

Description (from Untappd): "Our oatmeal stout is loaded with flavor. An addition of oats to the mash leads to a silky and smooth mouthfeel and full-bodied beer. The dark roasted grain bill is reminiscent of coffee and dark chocolate."

Would I buy it again? There are definitely strong hints of coffee to this beer. Not overwhelming, but very noticeable. Overall, I found this to be a nice beer to drink. I don't know how often I'll get it in the coming months, since it's not exactly the beer you want on a hot summer afternoon, but I would buy it again.

Beer of the Week

The beer: E-Towne Brown Ale

The brewery: Hub City Brewery, Hagerstown, Maryland

Description (from Untappd): "A deep brown ale with notes of toasted nuts, toffee, and caramel. A roasty nose with a solid malt forward body. Medium bodied but full of flavor, this beer is great for those who prefer malty beer but aren't quite ready for the bold flavors of a stout!"

Would I buy it again? I actually don't have too much to add in terms of describing this beer, it's pretty much what it says in the description: a pleasantly malty brown ale that's quite easy and pleasant to drink. Plus, at only 4.4% ABV, it won't have you feeling tipsy after just one. It's a solid beer, and one I've purchased each time I've been to Hagerstown's newest brewery. So yeah, I'd probably buy it again.