It's been a while since I've made the drive to the big city of Springburgh... so lately I've been scrambling around the greater Branson/Hollister area looking for good beer, and trying some new stuff.

I did find some Schlafley Octoberfest... four stars!

New Belgium 1554... smooth but a bit too malty for my taste (plus, as a hop head I think smooth may be a bit overrated)... 3 stars

And where's the Sam Adams black lager? Is that a seasonal? I'm not finding it.