Young's London Stout
Eagle Brewery

Young's London StoutYoung's London Stout
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From:
Eagle Brewery
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
Oatmeal Stout
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.97 | pDev: 10.58%
Reviews:
460
Ratings:
581
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 10, 2021
Added:
Feb 20, 2009
Wants:
  67
Gots:
  33
Formerly Young's Oatmeal Stout
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Ratings by Jason:
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Reviewed by Jason from Massachusetts

4.35/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Presentation: 16.9 oz brown bottle with the Ram Brewery emblem right below the neck. “Best Before End” freshness date on the back label.

Appearance: Nice lather of tan bubbles that hug to the inside of the glass, this is one dark brew as no light can be seen through the pitch black colour.

Smell: Faint liquorice root, vague vanilla, sweet creamed coffee and a ghost like charred smokiness in the aroma from the roasted malts and oatmeal.

Taste: So damn smooth with a creamy back, the soft carbonation literally curls around the tongue and caresses it showing an out standing mouth feel. A push of mild charcoal with a touch of smokiness, hints of dark chocolate and suggestions of vanilla is a result of roasted malts and the malt and oat sweetness. Hops a light but pitch in to balance the brew out. Slight puckering from the dry roasted malt character that throws some easygoing burnt flavours as well as a trace coffee. Semi dry finish lingers long with light roasted tones.

Notes: A top notch oatmeal stout, not so heavy to take away from the drinkability and does not lack in flavour or complexity. One of my favourite beers from Young’s and one I frequent when I am looking for a full flavoured stout.
Jul 04, 2002
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.19 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Nov 10, 2021
 
Rated: 3.5 by mpenske from California

Feb 24, 2021
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Reviewed by vinicole from England

3.53/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Keg. Almost black with a thick creamy head.
Robust aroma of charred toast and liquorice. Quite jarring.
Dark chocolate comes through upon tasting.
Quite thin but smooth nevertheless.
The forced dispensation does not do it any favours.
Nov 09, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by Richie_C_Johnson from Minnesota

Mar 02, 2018
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Rated by CharlesMac from Belgium

3.26/5  rDev -17.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Good Guinness substitute
Feb 15, 2018
 
Rated: 3.79 by Raime from Korea (North)

Sep 14, 2017
 
Rated: 3.72 by MTGoeltz from Connecticut

Jul 15, 2017
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Rated by JSG18 from Rhode Island

4.26/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Fascinating.
May 29, 2017
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Reviewed by josanguapo from Spain

4/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From Labirratorium. In Ikea's pint glass. Playing 12 Labors of Hercules 2. Pleasant soft coffee roastyness in both aroma and taste, with a good smooth feeling. Highly drinkable but I prefer the fuller's one.
Apr 15, 2017
 
Rated: 4.08 by Tomislav from Croatia (Hrvatska)

Nov 20, 2016
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Reviewed by dcscientist from Colorado

3.8/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Drier than I expected, this is definitely a dry stout all the way. I figured, why have a Guinness when there are lesser known beers to be tried? Similar in taste, but not quite as commonly available. Very big foamy head, some chocolate taste but not overpowered by it. Decent balance, though not my favorite type of stout.
Jun 08, 2016
 
Rated: 2.61 by Sanchorizo from France

Apr 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by Bryan12345 from Texas

Apr 25, 2016
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Reviewed by mothman from Minnesota

3.11/5  rDev -21.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
On nitro in London. Creamy tan head. Lace. Color is near black.

Taste has a bitter chocolate flavor to it and has an off flavor that is slightly medicinal that I don't like.
Roasted malts. Fairly smooth and creamy.
Mar 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by salroubaie from England

Mar 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.54 by Dface from Texas

Feb 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4.83 by Albanski_Burek from Slovenia

Feb 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.84 by 6thstreetbrewpub from District of Columbia

Jan 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4.98 by Anis from Russian Federation

Dec 20, 2015
Young's London Stout from Eagle Brewery
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 581 ratings