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A silky oatmeal cream pie stout that surprises with balance. An 11% tiramisu coffee stout that seduces with cocoa and espresso but leans sweet. And a brewery road story that proves awards can’t fix bad hospitality, while a friendly bar down the street can turn an average pint into a memorable night. That’s the ride we take as we crack open Whole Hog’s 8% Imperial Stout and Saunder’s OTTO brewed with Script Coffee, weighing keepers versus one-and-dones and where each beer truly shines.

We start with the Wisconsin-made oatmeal cream pie stout: a clean, drinkable imperial that leads with toasted oats, chocolate, and a whisper of maple-caramel. It’s not sticky, not heavy, and the alcohol hides well, making it stout-season friendly for people who usually avoid dessert bombs. Then we shift gears to OTTO, the 11% coffee dessert sipper. Expect big espresso, cocoa powder tiramisu vibes, and a sweetness that asks for a small pour. It’s impressive in craft and body, but best as a post-dinner treat rather than a go-to fridge stock.

Midway, we unpack an Indianapolis brewery detour: wall-to-wall awards and a superb pumpkin ale bruised by a surly bartender. Moments later, a second spot greets us with warmth, helpful recs, and even a free beer for an Untappd check-in—proof that service can raise or sink your tasting memory as much as the beer. We also test a new studio feel by recording without headphones, slip into winter talk—first snow, leaf piles, holiday lights—and map out coming Christmas beer picks.

If you’re hunting winter stout recommendations, this one’s for you: keep the Whole Hog Oatmeal Cream Pie on hand for smooth, balanced sipping; save the tiramisu coffee stout for dessert flights and small glasses. Hit play, rate your favorite pour, and tell us the next cold-weather stout we should try. Subscribe, share with a beer-loving friend, and drop a review to help more drinkers find the show. Cheers.

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