Harvest Moon Oatmeal Stout
Mackinaw Brewing Company
- From:
- Mackinaw Brewing Company
- Michigan, United States
- Style:
- Oatmeal Stout
- ABV:
- 5.4%
- Score:
- 74
- Avg:
- 3.02 | pDev: 18.87%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 10
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jul 08, 2018
- Added:
- Jan 19, 2003
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 6
SCORE
74
Okay
74
Okay
Almost a meal in itself. Dark roasty beer with a silky smooth finish, a great after dinner sipper.
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Reviewed by TheSixthRing from California
3.7/5 rDev +22.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.7/5 rDev +22.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
From tasting notes 10/19/17
Had on-tap at Mackinaw Brewing in Traverse City, MI
Appearance - served up in a pint, dark cola brown with a a thin ring of suds encircling the edge. Not much for lacing; a few dozen minuscule dots, most of which slide back into the drink.
Smell - Aroma is earthy with a hint of leaf and a milk chocolate undertone. Just a trace of roast.
Taste - More flavor than the nose leads on. Prominent chocolate flavor sandwiched between mild roast and an earthy and leafy hop flavor that adds nice complexity, balance and a unique, complimentary character to the brew. Finish lingers with mild chocolate sweetness and that fresh leafiness.
Mouthfeel - On the fuller side of medium bodied with light, bitey carbonation. Slick, silky texture makes this an easy drinker with a touch of dryness in the finish.
Overall - A pretty good oatmeal stout that displays a unique flavor profile and a refreshing finish. My only complaint would be the lack of roast, but most oatmeal stouts lack that.
May 26, 2018Had on-tap at Mackinaw Brewing in Traverse City, MI
Appearance - served up in a pint, dark cola brown with a a thin ring of suds encircling the edge. Not much for lacing; a few dozen minuscule dots, most of which slide back into the drink.
Smell - Aroma is earthy with a hint of leaf and a milk chocolate undertone. Just a trace of roast.
Taste - More flavor than the nose leads on. Prominent chocolate flavor sandwiched between mild roast and an earthy and leafy hop flavor that adds nice complexity, balance and a unique, complimentary character to the brew. Finish lingers with mild chocolate sweetness and that fresh leafiness.
Mouthfeel - On the fuller side of medium bodied with light, bitey carbonation. Slick, silky texture makes this an easy drinker with a touch of dryness in the finish.
Overall - A pretty good oatmeal stout that displays a unique flavor profile and a refreshing finish. My only complaint would be the lack of roast, but most oatmeal stouts lack that.
Reviewed by jimbofish from Michigan
3.33/5 rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
3.33/5 rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
One of the beers that started us onto craft beer 20 years ago. At the time, it was the only dark beer available in TC. A bit of a light feel for an oatmeal stout but still has all the basic flavors you'd expect. I still go to it when the seasonals don't appeal to me.
Mar 13, 2017Reviewed by clager from Michigan
1.98/5 rDev -34.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
1.98/5 rDev -34.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
On tap at Traverse City location.
L: Jet black, moderate tan head
S: Vanilla, roasted malt
T: Artificial vanilla flavor, strong alcohol flavor despite moderate ABV, coffee
F: Big drawback of this beer is the harsh, not smooth, mouthfeel. Appropriately carbonated.
O: Very disappointing attempt at an oatmeal stout. Scrap this one and try again.
Aug 31, 2015L: Jet black, moderate tan head
S: Vanilla, roasted malt
T: Artificial vanilla flavor, strong alcohol flavor despite moderate ABV, coffee
F: Big drawback of this beer is the harsh, not smooth, mouthfeel. Appropriately carbonated.
O: Very disappointing attempt at an oatmeal stout. Scrap this one and try again.
Rated by laurellmj
1.83/5 rDev -39.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.75
1.83/5 rDev -39.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.75
Thin, no head or lacing, off sour finish.
Feb 19, 2015
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