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Oatmeal Stout
Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)
- From:
- Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)
- England, United Kingdom
- Style:
- Oatmeal Stout
Ranked #22 - ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 94
Ranked #2,682 - Avg:
- 4.21 | pDev: 11.16%
- Reviews:
- 2,425
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 02, 2024
- Added:
- Dec 05, 2000
- Wants:
- 452
- Gots:
- 1,444
No description / notes.
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Ratings by AaronHomoya:
Reviewed by AaronHomoya from Indiana
4.55/5 rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.55/5 rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
550 mL clear bottle poured into tall glass.
As has been said, this beer is very dark. Pretty much black. The head is of decent size and duration, and has that nice brownish color that I love in beers of this style.
The aroma is that of roasted malt, a bit of coffee, and is sweet.
The flavor of this beer is great. It is sweet and roasty with a nice clean and bitter finish. I am not much of a coffee drinker, so I like that this stout does not have too much coffee flavor or bitterness.
The mouthfeel is also fantastic. Very smooth and almost creamy.
The alcohol is a bit noticeable, and I think it takes a bit away from the drinkability. I don't think I'd want more than one bottle at a time, but that one is very nice!
Apr 26, 2006As has been said, this beer is very dark. Pretty much black. The head is of decent size and duration, and has that nice brownish color that I love in beers of this style.
The aroma is that of roasted malt, a bit of coffee, and is sweet.
The flavor of this beer is great. It is sweet and roasty with a nice clean and bitter finish. I am not much of a coffee drinker, so I like that this stout does not have too much coffee flavor or bitterness.
The mouthfeel is also fantastic. Very smooth and almost creamy.
The alcohol is a bit noticeable, and I think it takes a bit away from the drinkability. I don't think I'd want more than one bottle at a time, but that one is very nice!
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Tom-o-Bedlam from Texas
4.68/5 rDev +11.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.68/5 rDev +11.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Phenomenal stout.
Coffee and raisins on the nose.
Taste is caramel, dried fruit, and bready malt.
Mouthfeel is smooth and creamy.
Impressively low ABV for such a complex and rewarding flavor profile.
I wish there were more like this one.
Mar 02, 2024Coffee and raisins on the nose.
Taste is caramel, dried fruit, and bready malt.
Mouthfeel is smooth and creamy.
Impressively low ABV for such a complex and rewarding flavor profile.
I wish there were more like this one.
Rated by JimKochFan from New Jersey
4.72/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.72/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
The ultimate winter stout for me. Flavorable and carries just the right amount of weight for drink ability
Jan 21, 2024Rated by BrandonD325 from Missouri
4/5 rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A very sessionable oat stout that has a light chocolatey flavor and aroma without being too sweet or too bitter
Nov 20, 2023Reviewed by mushroomcloud from Texas
4.02/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz bottle with a code on the neck, opened 10-13-23.
2 finger sand colored head with great retention - settles in as a thick cap.
Dark brown body. Early and late lacing.
Light roast, dark fruit, molasses, gingerbread, cola...lots going on in a very sessionable stout.
Medium body, low plus carbonation and mildly creamy mouthfeel. Lengthy and semi-sweet finish.
Very Good.
Oct 14, 20232 finger sand colored head with great retention - settles in as a thick cap.
Dark brown body. Early and late lacing.
Light roast, dark fruit, molasses, gingerbread, cola...lots going on in a very sessionable stout.
Medium body, low plus carbonation and mildly creamy mouthfeel. Lengthy and semi-sweet finish.
Very Good.
Reviewed by MrOH from Maryland
4/5 rDev -5%
look: 5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -5%
look: 5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4
Black with dense, thick khaki head, amazing retention, thick bands of lace
Raisin and earthy cocoa aroma
Tastes like it smells
Medium-heavy body, appropriate carbonation
Archetypal, but US versions of the style have left it behind
Sep 27, 2023Raisin and earthy cocoa aroma
Tastes like it smells
Medium-heavy body, appropriate carbonation
Archetypal, but US versions of the style have left it behind
Rated by Zopiac from Michigan
2.91/5 rDev -30.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.91/5 rDev -30.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Kind of weak in smell and taste, mild molasses flavour.
Sep 16, 2023
Oatmeal Stout from Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)
Beer rating:
94 out of
100 with
7125 ratings
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