McGovern's Oatmeal Stout
Belfast Bay Brewing Co.

McGovern's Oatmeal StoutMcGovern's Oatmeal Stout
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From:
Belfast Bay Brewing Co.
 
Maine, United States
Style:
Oatmeal Stout
Ranked #210
ABV:
5.1%
Score:
85
Ranked #21,747
Avg:
3.75 | pDev: 14.13%
Reviews:
127
Ratings:
268
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 05, 2024
Added:
Oct 28, 2001
Wants:
  10
Gots:
  41
McGovern's Oatmeal Stout is a very dark, full-bodied stout with a smooth, moderate bitterness and roasted malt character. Integral parts of this stout include its subtle chocolate and caramel flavors. Hops also provide a subtle aroma and flavor without overpowering McGovern's overall balance. The milky, caramel colored head has small, tight, foamy bubbles that slowly cascade into the dark. aromatic liquid thanks to its oatmeal heritage.

Oatmeal also gives McGovern's a richer, full bodied quality with-out the bitter, burnt after-tasty often associated with stouts and other dark beers. This makes for a smoother drinking experience, especially for those who plan to enjoy more than one. Bartender Important - When pouring McGovern's Oatmeal Stout on draft, use any tap faucet with regular bar gas for best results. A traditional restrictor faucet cannot be used.
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Rated: 3 by Fettpopps from Massachusetts

Feb 05, 2024
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Rated: 4 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Jul 03, 2021
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Reviewed by BJB13 from Maryland

3.73/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12 ounce bottle poured into a nonic style pint glass.

Opaque and almost black, covered with one inch of thick light brown foam that leaves nice lace. Strong roasty nose with caramel and chocolate. Flavor is also roasty with bitter-sweet chocolate and a little coffee, starts and finishes bitter. The body is medium, maybe a little thin for style but has a nice oaty feel. Easy to drink.
Jun 10, 2020
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Rated by T66tah from Pennsylvania

2.37/5  rDev -36.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Beer of the month club August.
Aug 29, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by dukenukem3310 from Indiana

Aug 29, 2019
 
Rated: 2.69 by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington

Apr 30, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by Ashes857 from Maine

Mar 22, 2019
 
Rated: 2.25 by COBEERHUNTER from Colorado

Jul 16, 2018
 
Rated: 4.02 by Chipotle from New York

Apr 06, 2018
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Reviewed by CNoj012 from New York

3.3/5  rDev -12%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
This beer pours a completely opaque dark dark brown color with a two finger, sudsy mocha head with excellent retention.

Smell is milk chocolate and bitter chocolate, caramel, roastiness, and just a hint of nuttiness.

Taste is similar except with a green bitterness that takes over mid sip. It's really unfortunate because the sip started off wonderfully with big chocolate flavors.

Feel is medium bodied, smooth and velvety with a touch of stickiness.

Overall this beer would be great except for the out of place hop like bitterness. It really kind of ruined it for me.
Mar 17, 2018
 
Rated: 4.07 by MGoeltz from Tennessee

Aug 24, 2017
 
Rated: 3.89 by rodlavers from Maryland

Aug 10, 2017
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Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts

3.9/5  rDev +4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Deep dark brown where no light passes through. Small starting head which settles to nearly nothing. Few small spots.

The smell is mostly coffee with some dark Baker's chocolate.

This is a very dry stout, more bitter than Guinness, perhaps. The flavor is bitter in a coffee ground sort of way. A bit more rich than most Irish stouts, but the carbonation is the same. Long dark chocolate aftertaste.
Jul 29, 2017
 
Rated: 4.42 by Bear1964 from Nebraska

Jul 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.93 by brewnme from Maine

Jul 25, 2017
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Reviewed by cdclark81 from Pennsylvania

3.48/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Dark pour with a very dark head that dissipated quickly. Smells like a typical oatmeal stout. As for the taste, I picked up a bit of dark coffee, but there's something else on the taste that I'm not a fan of. I can't quite figure out what it is.
Jul 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3.81 by Fitzy01 from Maine

Jul 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.54 by Antc2382 from New Jersey

May 27, 2017
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Reviewed by lordofthewiens from New Mexico

3.74/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Dark brown/black color with a modest tan head.
Roasted malt aroma, earthy.
Chocolate, caramel, and coffee taste.
Medium-bodied, a little on the bitter side.
Mar 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by rfgetz from New Jersey

Mar 12, 2017
McGovern's Oatmeal Stout from Belfast Bay Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 268 ratings