8 Ball Stout
Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe

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From:
Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe
 
California, United States
Style:
Oatmeal Stout
Ranked #186
ABV:
6.3%
Score:
86
Ranked #18,794
Avg:
3.83 | pDev: 11.49%
Reviews:
563
Ratings:
1,124
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 21, 2023
Added:
Jul 23, 2002
Wants:
  27
Gots:
  120
Our Eight Ball Stout is not for the faint of heart. It’s bold as hell and robust as can be, but it’ll reward your palate like no other stout. Roasted malts and heavy hops give it a flavor that will have you pouring another before you’re even finished with the first.
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Rated: 3.71 by MikeZim

Apr 21, 2023
 
Rated: 3.66 by Beergod420 from Michigan

Feb 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4.1 by Whyteboar from Michigan

Sep 26, 2022
 
Rated: 4.11 by cwm51662 from Indiana

Apr 24, 2022
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Reviewed by AccipiterofBeer from New York

3.74/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured into a tulip pint

L: 3.5. Appropriate for the style. Not completely opaque but very dark with a light tan head.
S: 3.75. Milk chocolate. Grains. Hops. Raisins. Roasted Malt.
T: 3.75. A pleasant experience. Raisin. Coffee. Oats. Finishes bitter.
F: 3.75. Soft medium mouthfeel.
O: 3.75. A good stout.
Nov 01, 2021
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Reviewed by BeerBobber from Nevada

3.72/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours very dark. Almost black with some ruby at the bottom of my tulip glass. 1 finger of light brown head slowly sinking into the beer.

Smells of stone fruits. Dates and plums. Dark roasted malts. Something like a bitter cherry aroma.

Taste is very much dates, plums, dark cherries. Roasted malt bitterness. Also getting some of the hop presence.

Mouth is heavy medium with a lingering finish. Warming from the alcohol comes through on the feel, odd for only 5.8 % ABV.

A decent stout. Thought with the oatmeal it might be a bit more creamy on the presence. However I am getting more hops than I like in a beer of this billing. Overall pretty good just left searching for that rich creaminess I was seeking. Cheers!
Oct 20, 2021
 
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Reviewed by TheBricenator from Oregon

3.98/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Look: Pitch black on the pour with a hefty, light tan head that billows up and slowly settles, leaving good lacing behind
Aroma: Roasted barley, chocolate, warm brown bread, a little earthiness, and wafts of brewed coffee
Taste: A huge hit of chocolate and roast deliver the first punch while bready malt slowly slides into the frame and joins the mix. The roast lingers along with a little earthiness before chocolate notes rejoin and lead to the close
Mouthfeel: Full bodied, silky smooth, medium-high carbonation, and very smooth on the finish with only a light roast note cutting through
Overall: Delicious. It’s been years since I’ve had this and needed a reminder to not make that mistake again. This is a tasty oatmeal stout with great chocolate, roast, and bready depth along with an awesome body and mouthfeel. Recommended
Jan 13, 2021
 
Rated: 3.75 by eldoctorador from Chile

Jul 15, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by Marvicsin from California

Jun 12, 2020
 
Rated: 4.07 by cunning_stunt from Indiana

Dec 22, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by mblakesley from California

Dec 13, 2019
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Reviewed by dbl_delta from Pennsylvania

3.79/5  rDev -1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Bottle into pint glass. Pours a dark brown with a thin, light tan head. Initial impression is chocolate, roasted grain, and a touch of coffee. Mouthfeel is too thin. Finish is dry and slightly sweet. Overall not bad, but not something I'd revisit.
Oct 30, 2019
 
Rated: 3.94 by mcthfg from Korea (South)

Sep 27, 2019
 
Rated: 3.68 by Geooooorge from China

May 02, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by mpenske from California

Feb 04, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by Nurt20 from Illinois

Jan 23, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by shigg85 from Japan

Jan 22, 2019
 
Rated: 3.92 by Jotunsynth from Illinois

Jan 14, 2019
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Reviewed by Saltyclaws from Arizona

3.96/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle . $1.50 poured into a frozen stainless pint cup.
Dark can almost see light thru it
Smells sweet
Taste and feel
Molasses,consistent flavor and taste , not syrupy, chicory on the back end.
I get a little black licorice flavor also,just a hint of it. Not runny ,almost soft , almost light ,smooth,
I've been drinking this for 15+ years.
The modern iteration is much more consistent and not runny.
Perhaps my taste buds have changed. Has always been worth drinking if you like stout.
Dec 25, 2018
8 Ball Stout from Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 1124 ratings