More stouts! This one, however, is a bit different. This new offering from 21st Amendment is an oyster stout. The oyster stout is a historic beer style and from my very limited research (thanks Wikipedia!) I've learned that in 18th century British pubs oysters were the predominant pub fare, and many brewers made stouts to compliment the oysters and the pairing was born. In the early 20th Century a few brewers in New Zealand and England actually brewed beers with oysters in them. In the years since Oyster Stouts seem to be few and far between. As the craft beer scene has exploded I am noticing more and more resurgences of this historic style. And after trying this beer I am certain that this is a very encouraging development. Marooned on Hog Island is brewed using oyster shells from the Hog Island Oyster Company, hence the name. Lots more interesting info here. To the beer!
