Oatmeal Stout
Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)

Oatmeal StoutOatmeal Stout
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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:
7,125
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 02, 2024
Added:
Dec 05, 2000
Wants:
  452
Gots:
  1,444
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Ratings by NearerMyBeerToMe:
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Reviewed by NearerMyBeerToMe from Pennsylvania

4.17/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
I had this a few nights ago at a tavern in the 355 ml bottle and wasn't impressed (old, musty, excessively yeasty). But I decided to give it another shot for this review, and picked up a 550 ml bottle from a different establishment. So: pours a deep, deep brown; basically black at the center; rosewood/chestnut highlights appear when brew is held to light. Not much of a head on first pour, just a thin film of foam... a more vigorous pouring on the second attempt revealed an off-white to tan, dusky head about two fingers deep that eventually settled slightly. And the aroma... what a difference there was between this bottle and my previous sample! So much fresher, with a pleasant smell of fresh bread, rolled oats and a raisiny touch up front, sustained by a pervasive cream sherry sweetness throughout. The flavor continues the trend: more distinct cream sherry tones accompany a dark (almost pumpernickel?), oatmealy midpalate while remaining subtle and light. Suggestions of black bread, prunes, and puffed wheat cereal round everything out, punctuated by a bit of English hop dryness. Near perfect mouthfeel. Creamy and light, stunningly silky and smooth, but also tingly, dry, and warming... almost distributes itself across the palate without you even trying. Nowhere near the density I expected from such mealy flavors and aromas. Drinkability is hampered (if you can call it that) only because the brew is deeply satiating and filling--a beer to be savored and slowly digested--a bottle at a time will be enough. Tasty; soothing. Recommended.
Nov 25, 2003
More User Ratings:
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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
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, 2024
 
Rated: 4.25 by njbusa from New Jersey

Feb 18, 2024
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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
The ultimate winter stout for me. Flavorable and carries just the right amount of weight for drink ability
Jan 21, 2024
 
Rated: 4.38 by BlueTrain

Jan 15, 2024
 
Rated: 4.5 by mattycasey from Massachusetts

Jan 09, 2024
 
Rated: 4.31 by JTuomi from Finland

Dec 26, 2023
 
Rated: 3.98 by kuhndog from New York

Dec 14, 2023
 
Rated: 4.23 by arini10 from Oregon

Dec 05, 2023
 
Rated: 4.69 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

Dec 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by Nyoder

Nov 26, 2023
 
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Rated by BrandonD325 from Missouri

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, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by AbeO

Nov 07, 2023
 
Rated: 4.23 by cabsandking from Ohio

Oct 16, 2023
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Reviewed by mushroomcloud from Texas

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, 2023
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Reviewed by MrOH from Maryland

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, 2023
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Rated by Zopiac from Michigan

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
 
Rated: 4.66 by Ptama07

Sep 08, 2023
 
Rated: 3.43 by QueenSac from Colorado

Aug 27, 2023
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