According to the Association of Brewers, the world's finest Oatmeal Stout is brewed in Troy , NY 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. Malts : Two row pale, black, chocolate, flaked rolled oats, caramel Hops : Willamette