Noank Smack
Outer Light Brewing Company
- From:
- Outer Light Brewing Company
- Connecticut, United States
- Style:
- American Stout
- ABV:
- 5.2%
- Score:
- +4 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.7 | pDev: 5.95%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 2
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Feb 02, 2018
- Added:
- Feb 06, 2016
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
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In a nod to the rich maritime history of our region, Outer Light Brewing Company would like to present Noank Smack Oyster Stout.
We know what you’re thinking: Does it taste like oysters? In general, sometimes. In our case, no. Oyster stouts do not have to taste briny. The powerful malt background often overwhelms any hint of salt. Oyster shells offer other benefits to beer. Their high levels of both calcium and alkalinity soften the beer and provide a necessary nutrient for healthy yeast.
We brewed Noank Smack with whole Noank oysters, courtesy of Oyster Club in Mystic. And the oysters couldn't be fresher - they were harvested the day of our brew. In typical Outer Light fashion, we gave our oyster stout our own twist. We used chocolate wheat malt and rye to give it a rich, dark chocolate punch with a hint of spice.
Come by the Taproom for a taste of your own town.
IBU: 20
SRM: 35
Malt: Maris Otter, Rye, Oats, Crystal, Roasted Barley, Chocolate Wheat, Blackprinz
Hop: Perle
We know what you’re thinking: Does it taste like oysters? In general, sometimes. In our case, no. Oyster stouts do not have to taste briny. The powerful malt background often overwhelms any hint of salt. Oyster shells offer other benefits to beer. Their high levels of both calcium and alkalinity soften the beer and provide a necessary nutrient for healthy yeast.
We brewed Noank Smack with whole Noank oysters, courtesy of Oyster Club in Mystic. And the oysters couldn't be fresher - they were harvested the day of our brew. In typical Outer Light fashion, we gave our oyster stout our own twist. We used chocolate wheat malt and rye to give it a rich, dark chocolate punch with a hint of spice.
Come by the Taproom for a taste of your own town.
IBU: 20
SRM: 35
Malt: Maris Otter, Rye, Oats, Crystal, Roasted Barley, Chocolate Wheat, Blackprinz
Hop: Perle
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by Roguer from Connecticut
3.86/5 rDev +4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.86/5 rDev +4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Minimal head, but a beautiful black body.
Lovely roasty aroma hinting strongly of coffee and a hint of brine. Just a touch of dark fruit.
Flavor follows: quite roasty, with dark bread and a touch of brine. Earthy and robust. Quite drinkable; full bodied flavor at a very reasonable ABV.
Mar 16, 2016Lovely roasty aroma hinting strongly of coffee and a hint of brine. Just a touch of dark fruit.
Flavor follows: quite roasty, with dark bread and a touch of brine. Earthy and robust. Quite drinkable; full bodied flavor at a very reasonable ABV.
Reviewed by tachyons22 from Connecticut
4.03/5 rDev +8.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.03/5 rDev +8.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
It smells and tastes like a salty coffee, like a foie gras of oyster that was fed chocolate and coffee beans. Not overpoweringly salty, but the ocean tang is there. Surprisingly good.
Feb 06, 2016
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