Out of Lakewood, Ohio, Buckeye Brewing Company offers a wide selection of beer varietals that are affordable and usually very good. Such is the case with their Mammoth Stout, which I sampled out of a 22oz bottle. It made with dark roasted malt and a touch of oatmeal. Also, the stout is dry-hopped using Challenger hops, which gives it a refined spice aroma.
It poured a root beer brown color and had a decently thick, creamy head. The dominating aromas are of mocha, espresso and caramel. Its body is medium, with a silky, slightly coating mouthfeel. The Mammoth Stout has a lot of unsweetened bakers' cocoa flavor to go along with its coffee and cola notes. It finishes dry, with the bitter chocolate and coffee lingering on the tastebuds. There is a slightly burnt malt smokiness in the finish as well.
Overall, I enjoyed this stout from Buckeye. They are one of the better brewing companies in the state of Ohio. I would say that they are approaching the level their nearby neighbors at Great Lakes Brewing Company. They still have a lot to prove, but Buckeye Brewing Company is moving in the right direction.
No comments:
Post a Comment