203. Railhouse KA-BAR Brown

Decided to go with the KA-BAR Brown with one of my dinners.  The beer was poured into a stemless brandy glass.  It had a solid mocha color to it with a finger of tan head that had solid retention, leaving small splotches of lacing on the glass.  Aromas of roasted malt, peanut, brown sugar, and a hint of cocoa powder. 

I could taste the roasted malt, brown sugar, peanut, and cocoa powder in the brew.  It has a light bitter finish that suggests the presence of citrus.  Not sure how I feel about that.  The brew itself is pretty sweet, could have more of a roast bite to it.  Light to medium bodied with medium to high carbonation, it's an okay brown ale, but I've had better.  Agree or disagree, let me know!

Grade: B-

Price Paid: $1.59 (12 oz bottle)

96. Railhouse Mastiff Oatmeal Stout

It was one of those days at work where I needed to have a beer afterwards.  I had time to burn before the Hurricanes game against the hated Buffalo Sabres, and there's a perfect little place that's close by.  To Bottle Revolution!  While I was shopping for mroe beers to take home (you know that's coming in another post!), I decided to have something to drink.  A lot of good choices, but I was particularly drawn to getting a 16 oz pour, and the Mastiff from the Railhouse Brewery (http://www.railhousebrewery.com) piqued my interest, mainly because I like oatmeal stouts.  I didn't realize that Railhouse is based out of North Carolina.  Glad that I was able to buy local!

It poured a very dark brown..I wouldn't call it black.  Looked like it would have been a tan head, but based on the pour, I didn't get any.  No lacing to rate either.  Aromas of roasted malt, coffee, and bread, all of it somewhat faint.  

Tastes of roasted malt, coffee, bread, are in the taste.  A hint of chocolate.  The coffee lingers, giving a very light bitterness that goes away fast.  The ABV is light for a stout, resulting in a more watery brew.  I don't find that to be a bad thing, as the beer is still incredibly drinkable.  Light bodied, slick mouthfeel, light to medium carbonation.  This is a very good beer!  Agree or don't agree?  Let me know.

Grade: B

Price Paid: $5.50 (16 oz draught)