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Tasty oatmeal stout, a medium-bodied mix of unsweetened chocolate, coffee roast, and a touch of cascara, with gentle carbonation and a lingering java bitterness on the finish. Could use a touch more oomph, but still a nice pint.

Tried on 16 Jul 2025 at 00:17

MrSpooks added a new beer A Very Fine Oatmeal Stout by Westbrook Brewing Co.
10 months ago

MrSpooks (5518) reviewed

Fat Pug from Maplewood Brewery & Distillery

10 months ago

5.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5.5 Texture 6 Overall 6

I appreciate the restraint on the lactose--too often milk stout equates to Tootsie Roll--but never really develops a soul of its own. The roasted notes are very subdued, the texture's pretty light and sparkly for a stout, and the finish lacks much of a presence at all.

Tried from Can on 15 Jul 2025 at 00:25

MrSpooks (5518) reviewed

We Love LA from Creature Comforts Brewing Company

10 months ago

7.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 7.5

A tad hazy for a West Coast IPA but still offers up the right mix of bright citrus and stone fruit and a firm pine bitterness on the back end. Oily, resinous hops linger long into the fade. Nice pint.

Tried from Can on 14 Jul 2025 at 00:09

MrSpooks added a new beer We Love LA by Creature Comforts Brewing Company
10 months ago

MrSpooks updated a beer: Contrast brewed by Burial Beer Co.
10 months ago

MrSpooks (5518) reviewed

Quarterpence from Barrique Brewing & Blending

10 months ago

7/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7

Nice little mild brown ale, notes of nuts, cocoa, caramel, and a touch of raisin. Modest roasted bitterness on the finish. Not bad.

Tried from Can on 13 Jul 2025 at 00:45

MrSpooks (5518) reviewed

Clear Skies from Five Wits Brewing Company

10 months ago

8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8.5 Texture 8 Overall 8.5

Absolute killer of a pale ale, loads of rich caramel malt and earth and grain mixed with orange candy, pine, and a hint of tropical fruit. Finds the sweet 65/35 malt-to-hop ratio of a classic APA. Awesome pint.

Tried from Draft on 13 Jul 2025 at 00:38

MrSpooks added a new beer Clear Skies by Five Wits Brewing Company
10 months ago

MrSpooks (5518) reviewed

whiteferrari from The Veil Brewing Company

10 months ago

7/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5

Lots of mineral bitterness and earth below waves of peach, orange candy, mango, and a touch of melon. Almost too sweet but not quite, but the texture is somewhat astringent. Not bad but there's hop burn lurking in the corners.

Tried from Can on 11 Jul 2025 at 00:24