So you are drinking this rich dark oatmeal stout with a thick tan head and you take a look at the label and wonder just who or what is the Stockyard Brewing Co. of Chicago, Ill.?
Well the answer is that Stockyard Brewing does not exist beyond a contract between the Trader Joe's grocery chain and Goose Island Brewing Co. Trader Joe's actually has a pretty robust contract brewing program that deserves craft beer fans attention. Besides Goose Island, they partner with the likes of Gordon Biersch, Firestone Walker and Unibroue.
Stockyard Oatmeal Stout is a 5.6 percent alcohol by volume brew that has an inviting burnt chocolate aroma. The beer has good mocha notes throughout with plenty of roasted malt flavor. Good round finish that lingers.
Nice to see this one up here, Rick.
ReplyDeleteI recently wrote about the best bargain beers, of which this is my favorite. You will not find a better beer for the price, in my opinion.