Oyster Stout
No-Li Brewhouse

Given that this was consumed in December 2015, I gather that I must have scored it from elrogish when we were camping in August 2015. Knowing him, he prolly traded me this for some super rare Cantillon or whatnot, dude is like undefeated at winning trades.

Pours black/dark brown, 1/2" brown head. Aroma of less roasted malt than the color would expect to bring, but also was deficient in oysters or salinity.

Taste was like a normal ass stout. Which is fine, no off flavors. I mean, if you really let it warm up and search for it, ok, there is a hint of brackishness, but nowhere near the salted caramel type of stouts out there (FiftyFifty, New Glory, Moksa, Bruery etc.). I'm guessing the little bit of oysters at the end of the boil might be what gives this a dry and relatively light finish of positivity despite the smoothness o the flaked oats? Or was the lactose that was added what overshadows the oyster/salinity? Tough to say, but it seems like a zero sum game, a take away from the taste but a bonus to the mouth feel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A: Chocolate, moderate malt roast, with a light sweetness.

A: Dark brownish, almost black color with a copper hue, totally opaque, with a thinnish off-white head that lingers.

T: Bittersweet cocoa, deep malt chocolate roast, with a light grain quality. There is a very light, but perceivable hop bitterness on the finish. There is just a faint hint of brine, but barely present.

M: Med-big bodied with moderate carbonation. The oats and nitro provide a smooth, rich creamy mouth-feel.

O: Really delicious! While the beer only has a faint hint of brine, the beer’s cocoa and deep chocolate malt roast, coupled with the beer’s smooth creamy feel {especially when on nitro) provide an excellent accompaniment to oysters!

This is a good, solid stout, but there is no taste of oyster as well. I was thinking a little oyster flavor would make for a unique stout, but at least with this particular stout there is no hint of oyster at all. Still, it's a solid stout and very easily drinkable. I would buy again

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was intrigued by this one, but ultimately it turned out to be nothing special. No hint of salt or brine came through. It was a smooth and easy drink, but pretty much just a regular stout.

Dark brown with reddish edges and plenty of foam in the Kasteel chalice. Some warm malt flavors with the most delicious sudsy mouthfeel. Appealing roasty aroma.

I don't know about the oysters, but there is an interesting salty tang. Slight mineral taste and some roasted barley. A slight sweetness to start and more dry at the finish. Still, it's a friendly and well-balanced brew with a dark malty flavor without the typical charred taste of many Stouts.

A lovely and deliciously quaffable dark brew. From the 22 oz bottle purchased at Bottleworks in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle.