While we taste some suds from Brown’s Brewing Co. – Justin fixates on Moose Sack, Kevin love the taste of nutz and Mark can’t stop eating the corn dip.

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Brown’s Brewing Co.

Troy Taproom: 417 River St., Troy, NY 12180
Walloomsac Taproom: 50 Factory Hill Rd, North Hoosick, NY 12133
http://brownsbrewing.com

Established in 1993 in Troy, NY by Gary and Kelly Brown, Brown’s brewing Co has grown from a humble brewing company into a thriving venture that includes 2 taprooms, a restaurant and a catering hall. Working towards 20,000 barrels of production, Browns pumps out more than 20 styles of beer including World Beer Cup Gold Medal Oatmeal Stout and Silver medal Whiskey Porter.

Beer #1: Cream Ale

Style: Cream Ale
ABV: 5.25%
IBU: 25
Flavor Text: “Brown’s Cream Ale is light bodied and smooth with the refreshing subtle zip of a Cascade hop and slightly sweet finish. Brown’s Cream Ale gets its “creamy” profile from colder fermentation temperatures, flaked maize in the mash bill and a final Krauesening with Pilsner.

Cascade Hops; Two Row Brewers Barley, Flaked Maize Malts”
– 2014 Best Beer in the Hudson Valley at TAP New York (Best Individual Craft Beers in the Hudson Valley)

Ratings:

• Mark: Tasting
• Kevin: Pint
• Justin: Pint

Beer #2: Cherry Razz

Style: Ale
ABV: 6.5%
IBU: 15
Flavor Text: “We combine buckets of juicy whole, crushed cherries and raspberries with a strong amber ale to craft this unique, complex and revered taste. Mild whole hop zest and fresh-fruit tartness perfectly balance this ale’s big malt character.

Whole Crushed Sour Cherries and Raspberries; Mt. Hood Hops; Domestic Two Row Pale, Caramel, Wheat and Carapils Malts”

Ratings:

• Mark: Bomber
• Kevin: Pint
• Justin: Bomber

Beer #3: Oatmeal Stout

Style: Oatmeal Stout
ABV: 5.25%
IBU: 20
Flavor Text: “According to the Association of Brewers, the world’s finest Oatmeal Stout is brewed by Brown’s Brewing Company. Brown’s Oatmeal Stout took home a Gold Medal at the World Beer Cup held in San Diego, April 2004 – perhaps the most prestigious beer judging event in the world.

Willamette Hops; Two Row Pale, Black, Chocolate, Flaked Rolled Oats, Caramel Malts“
– 2004 Gold Medal Winner at the World Beer Cup

Ratings:

• Mark: Keg
• Kevin: Keg
• Justin: Growler