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Convict Hill Oatmeal Stout
Independence Brewing Co.
- From:
- Independence Brewing Co.
- Texas, United States
- Style:
- Oatmeal Stout
Ranked #139 - ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 88
Ranked #14,489 - Avg:
- 3.92 | pDev: 10.71%
- Reviews:
- 165
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 02, 2023
- Added:
- Feb 12, 2009
- Wants:
- 28
- Gots:
- 131
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Reviewed by kflorence from Texas
4.53/5 rDev +15.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.53/5 rDev +15.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Picked up a single. Date on can: 08/01/23.
Pours pitch black and mostly clear, there are some particulates, with an ample brown, frothy head with great retention. A bit of lacing on the glass as you drink. Carbonation is a bit hard to see except on the edge of the glass, but seems average. The look can't get much better, other than the particulates.
Aroma is very roasty and chocolatey with a hint of malty sweetness. Not getting much else but it's a lovely aroma. Exactly what I love about the style.
Taste follows the aroma well. Predominantly dark, roasted malt with notes of cacao and maybe a bit of dark coffee. There is a subtle hoppiness in there as well which adds some additional bitterness. On the swallow some malty sweetness peaks through before the beer dries out and bitters on the tongue with a lasting roasty, cacao maltiness. Never quite comes off as burnt, overly bitter or sweet, a great balance.
This is medium bodied but does feel a bit lighter than expected. The carbonation is average with a bit of zesty on the swallow. Slight syrup, definitely not thin. It's very drinkable, especially for it's ABV.
A simply outstanding example of the style. I'd say it drinks rather simple, but what is there is very high quality. Exactly what I crave when I seek out an Oatmeal stout. Very satisfied and would happily purchase again. Cheers!
EDIT: picked up a six pack. No particulates on the pour for these ones, not sure what was going on with the other one. Updating my look rating to a perfect 5 from a 4.75!
Nov 02, 2023Pours pitch black and mostly clear, there are some particulates, with an ample brown, frothy head with great retention. A bit of lacing on the glass as you drink. Carbonation is a bit hard to see except on the edge of the glass, but seems average. The look can't get much better, other than the particulates.
Aroma is very roasty and chocolatey with a hint of malty sweetness. Not getting much else but it's a lovely aroma. Exactly what I love about the style.
Taste follows the aroma well. Predominantly dark, roasted malt with notes of cacao and maybe a bit of dark coffee. There is a subtle hoppiness in there as well which adds some additional bitterness. On the swallow some malty sweetness peaks through before the beer dries out and bitters on the tongue with a lasting roasty, cacao maltiness. Never quite comes off as burnt, overly bitter or sweet, a great balance.
This is medium bodied but does feel a bit lighter than expected. The carbonation is average with a bit of zesty on the swallow. Slight syrup, definitely not thin. It's very drinkable, especially for it's ABV.
A simply outstanding example of the style. I'd say it drinks rather simple, but what is there is very high quality. Exactly what I crave when I seek out an Oatmeal stout. Very satisfied and would happily purchase again. Cheers!
EDIT: picked up a six pack. No particulates on the pour for these ones, not sure what was going on with the other one. Updating my look rating to a perfect 5 from a 4.75!
Reviewed by travis1108 from Missouri
3.9/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4
This is a difficult one for me to describe. I don't have a sophisticated palette. Just a really good beer. I think the worst thing about it is the mouthfeel. I have a little trouble swallowing it...maybe it's the carbonation. Kinda fizzes in the mouth and I kinda have to make an effort to swallow.
Definitely taste the alcohol but it's a nice warmth
I usually prefer the initial taste of a beer over the aftertaste but for this one I think I enjoy the taste left over even more than the initial impression.
Aug 11, 2023Definitely taste the alcohol but it's a nice warmth
I usually prefer the initial taste of a beer over the aftertaste but for this one I think I enjoy the taste left over even more than the initial impression.
Rated by tyden46
4.25/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Smooth, nice roasted flavor, good buzz after just a 12oz can. Nice beer!
Jul 22, 2023Reviewed by Tracnor from Texas
5/5 rDev +27.6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +27.6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Best stout I’ve had the pleasure of drinking. Love the dark color. Pours into a mug with a nice foam that I love to slurp up before overflow. With 8% ABV it lets you know it’s not only good but potent. Not an every nighter but as often my system can handle it’s a go. The very best out there!
Apr 05, 2023Reviewed by a-clucker
3.99/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.99/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pour: medium head with good retention. Black.
Aroma: Not much, but no complaints.
Mouthfeel: medium, not offensive in any particular way
Taste: deep, dark. Toasted malts. A bit of sweetness, but just enough to help with the bitterness of beer and keep it.from being dry. There's a certain... wholesomeness to it that I can't quite put into words
Solid 4.0/5, would order if I saw it on a menu.
Jan 30, 2023Aroma: Not much, but no complaints.
Mouthfeel: medium, not offensive in any particular way
Taste: deep, dark. Toasted malts. A bit of sweetness, but just enough to help with the bitterness of beer and keep it.from being dry. There's a certain... wholesomeness to it that I can't quite put into words
Solid 4.0/5, would order if I saw it on a menu.
Reviewed by Beech105 from Missouri
4.37/5 rDev +11.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.37/5 rDev +11.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured into a pint glass from a can. Beautiful dark color with a fluffy tan head. Smells of coffee, and a little chocolate. Very good taste and the alcohol is hidden well. Notes of coffee
Dec 28, 2022Reviewed by Hooded from Texas
4.04/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.04/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured from a can into a Pint glass.
The beer is almost black with 3 fingers of brown head. Retention is great and there's a lot of lacing.
Strength of aroma is medium. The smell has a lot of roasted and toasted malt, some caramel, some chocolate and a little ash. I detect a slight musty smell. There's a hint of heat from the 8% ABV.
Strength of taste is medium-high. There's a lot of roasty toasty malt, some black coffee and a little ash. Bitterness is slightly below medium.
Feel is thick and chewy. Carbonation and astringency are low. It's quite dry.
Overall, it has some outstanding qualities. I like that it's 8% ABV is almost undetectable. I would prefer that the flavor was a little more complex. I regularly buy this beer due to it's reasonable price and dependability.
Sep 25, 2022The beer is almost black with 3 fingers of brown head. Retention is great and there's a lot of lacing.
Strength of aroma is medium. The smell has a lot of roasted and toasted malt, some caramel, some chocolate and a little ash. I detect a slight musty smell. There's a hint of heat from the 8% ABV.
Strength of taste is medium-high. There's a lot of roasty toasty malt, some black coffee and a little ash. Bitterness is slightly below medium.
Feel is thick and chewy. Carbonation and astringency are low. It's quite dry.
Overall, it has some outstanding qualities. I like that it's 8% ABV is almost undetectable. I would prefer that the flavor was a little more complex. I regularly buy this beer due to it's reasonable price and dependability.
Reviewed by detgfrsh from Texas
4.37/5 rDev +11.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.37/5 rDev +11.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
From a can. Solid black color with an inch of dark brown head. Roasted malt and chocolate smell. Full bodied with a smooth feel. Roasted malt and chocolate flavors with a some spice. Dry finish. Absolutely delicious, beware the high ABV though
May 30, 2022Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut
3.81/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.81/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A: opaque; very dark brown - almost black in color; 1+ finger finely pored light brown head that receded to a skim cap; very little lacing;
S: deeply roasted grain and coffee with cream;
T: deeply roasted grain with black coffee from start to finish; moderate bitterness at the end;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish; hides the ABV well;
O: very smooth;
Sep 26, 2021S: deeply roasted grain and coffee with cream;
T: deeply roasted grain with black coffee from start to finish; moderate bitterness at the end;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish; hides the ABV well;
O: very smooth;
Reviewed by hoptheology from California
3.94/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12 oz can dated 10/10/19 poured into Boilier snifter.
Has a really tall beige head of 3 fingers, receding gradually and slowly to one and a half; strong dark chocolate body underneath.
Aroma is heavy on molasses/dark fruit and black ashy malt. Some cardamom and porta-john as well.
Flavor brings acidic roast to the palate, followed by some buried dark fruits and ash.
Feel is creamy and full with lots of carbonation and bite. Moderate alcohol heat. Moderate dryness. High acidity.
Overall, it's a solid recipe but it's not flavorful/unique enough to have me come back to it. It's somewhere between a bitter Russian Imperial Stout and a milk stout.
Apr 09, 2020Has a really tall beige head of 3 fingers, receding gradually and slowly to one and a half; strong dark chocolate body underneath.
Aroma is heavy on molasses/dark fruit and black ashy malt. Some cardamom and porta-john as well.
Flavor brings acidic roast to the palate, followed by some buried dark fruits and ash.
Feel is creamy and full with lots of carbonation and bite. Moderate alcohol heat. Moderate dryness. High acidity.
Overall, it's a solid recipe but it's not flavorful/unique enough to have me come back to it. It's somewhere between a bitter Russian Imperial Stout and a milk stout.
Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas
4.13/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.13/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Been a long time since I’ve last had this and was a bit surprised I had not reviewed this before.
Poured from a can into a tulip glass. Dark brown color with beautiful creamy head and great lacing. Smell and taste of dark chocolate and berries. Earthy and a bit herbal. Excellent beer and will drink it again soon!
Apr 01, 2020Poured from a can into a tulip glass. Dark brown color with beautiful creamy head and great lacing. Smell and taste of dark chocolate and berries. Earthy and a bit herbal. Excellent beer and will drink it again soon!
Convict Hill Oatmeal Stout from Independence Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
88 out of
100 with
501 ratings
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