Velvet Merlin Oatmeal Stout
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

Velvet Merlin Oatmeal StoutVelvet Merlin Oatmeal Stout
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From:
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Oatmeal Stout
Ranked #93
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
89
Ranked #10,528
Avg:
4 | pDev: 9.75%
Reviews:
709
Ratings:
3,131
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 30, 2023
Added:
Nov 13, 2008
Wants:
  248
Gots:
  641
A decadent oatmeal stout. Velvet Merlin offers robust cocoa and espresso aromas with subtle American hop nuances. Rich dark chocolate and roasted coffee flavor with a creamy mouth feel and wonderfully dry finish create the perfect balance in this full-bodied stout. Ideal for sipping in the winter months or at the end of a meal.

Original name was "Velvet Merkin", but name was changed when it began to be bottled in 2010.

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Ratings by SensorySupernova:
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Rated by SensorySupernova from California

4.37/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Mar 09, 2016
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

4/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz bottle from Boise Co-op. Nice mellow, woody aroma, superb smoky, chocolaty taste. Silky smooth body, sweet and smoky finish. All around great stout.
Nov 30, 2023
 
Rated: 3.94 by Dave2234 from Minnesota

Jun 03, 2021
 
Rated: 4.25 by hester7 from Texas

Mar 01, 2021
 
Rated: 4.38 by Sinister from New York

Feb 21, 2021
 
Rated: 4.04 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Sep 02, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by ryanf2192 from District of Columbia

Jun 09, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

May 13, 2020
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Reviewed by Act25 from New Jersey

4.23/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Now in cans. As fine a 5.5% velvety, flavorful Stout as can be found. Must blind test against Lefthand and the rest.
a) Massive lace over black body.
s/t) Enough roast to temper the sweet of chocolate, mocha, vanilla, prune. Some grass and hops also balance.
f) Velvet to core as good as any.
Feb 03, 2020
 
Rated: 4.19 by jmbeerdude91 from Arizona

Jan 05, 2020
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.09/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Bottled 10/6/15; drank 10/28/15 @ the Yarchives.

Brown/black/purple appearance.

A rough pour yielded a HUGE tan head (careful pouring!); strong lace.

Oatmeal, cream & peanut butter notes in the nose; inviting!

Creamy medium thick mouthfeel. Oats, cream & faint milk chocolate flavors up front; peanut butter notes on the finish.

An easy to drink, flavorful fall treat. I'd have another.
Nov 23, 2019
 
Rated: 4.21 by eluvah from New York

Aug 23, 2019
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Reviewed by maddogruss from New Jersey

3.59/5  rDev -10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
(nitro-tap)
A: pours dark body with reddish hues and a thick ear with good retention and lacing
S: subtle smelling beer, but not much to it
T: somewhat roasted toffee notes, but very light. Some roasted notes with a subtle, creamy, oaty aftertaste
M: medium bodied and pretty creamy; not too bad
O: ok mouthfeel and taste combo; ok overall, but nothing impressive.
Aug 09, 2019
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Reviewed by mintzmeet from Washington

3.55/5  rDev -11.3%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Nice nitro stout! Very creamy. Not a whole lot of flavor, but excellent texture. Smooth taste of lightly toasted grains. Incredible head, beautiful lacing.
Jul 06, 2019
 
Rated: 4.49 by sunnovgoat from California

Jun 28, 2019
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Reviewed by DoctorZombies from Florida

4.26/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
2018 version. Pours black with ruby edges at 57 degrees; light tan cap; good retention; heavy ring, moderate lace; thin legs. Roast malt, bourbon, whiff of vanilla. Lite roast, chocolate, coffee. Medium body, moderate carbonation, no warmth. Drinks like a porter as it feels thin for an oatmeal stout; nicely balanced flavors, just wish it had more...
Jun 18, 2019
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Rated by Oh_Dark_Star from Washington

4.04/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Tasty but a bit weak and thin
May 03, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

May 01, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by Kolb from Montana

Apr 24, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by PaleAleWalt from New York

Mar 01, 2019
Velvet Merlin Oatmeal Stout from Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 3131 ratings