233. DuClaw Brewing Co. (Rosedale, MD) - Oatshake

“To make this velvety-smooth double IPA, we blend in steel-cut oats that have been soaked and strained into rich, creamy oat milk. That, along with the addition of even more oats, gives Oatshake its hazy, pillowy mouthfeel while allowing hop flavors & aromas to shine through.”

I’ve had beers that were brewed with oats as part of the grain profile, but this is the first time, to my knowledge, that I have had a milkshake that came from oat milk. It works awfully well. There’s an echo of fruit in there, but it blends so smoothly with the high alcohol (8.5%) and the dry finish that the whole thing feels like it’s meant to be a showcase for the oat milk. Best new beer I’ve had in a long time.