Best Oyster Stout?

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  1. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    As some others have posted, Flying Fish Exit 1 is a very tasty Oyster Stout.:slight_smile:

    Unfortunately the OP is from Texas so this beer is not available to him.:slight_frown:

    Cheers!
     
    #41 JackHorzempa, Feb 18, 2014
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  2. BastardKing24

    BastardKing24 Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2010 Oregon

    Can you taste the oysters in this style? It sounds repulsive to me
     
    #42 BastardKing24, Feb 18, 2014
  3. Feel_the_Darkness

    Feel_the_Darkness Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2012 Virginia

    More a bit of salty, brine taste on the back end. It actually works really well with a dry stout. I was reticent to try it at first as well because I hate oysters, but I'm glad I did. Marooned on Hog Island I thought was great.
     
    #43 Feel_the_Darkness, Feb 19, 2014
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  4. cfh64

    cfh64 Pooh-Bah (2,070) Aug 16, 2005 Texas
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    I don't like oysters possibly because I haven't given them much of a chance due to the texture. Although, as stated above, the few good examples I've had of this style have just a slight brininess to them. I know it doesn't sound appealing but its worth trying even if you don't like oysters.

    On the other hand, the one's that I thought were good but not what I was looking for (the saltiness) just tasted like a "regular stout", mainly irish style.
     
    #44 cfh64, Feb 19, 2014
  5. HRamz3

    HRamz3 Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2010 Pitcairn

    Unfortunately, I think they have competely stopped adding the oysters. Haven't seen that around in ages.
     
    #45 HRamz3, Jul 14, 2014
  6. Inspired

    Inspired Devotee (377) Mar 4, 2008 Maryland

    Can't say I've had many oyster stouts, but I'll second the recommendation for Flying Dog's Pearl Necklace. That's a solid brew.
     
    #46 Inspired, Jul 14, 2014
  7. butler

    butler Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2011 Ireland

    Porterhouse is an Irish brewery (not the UK). And yes, their Oyster Stout is excellent. Their bottled beers are terrible, though, imo. But maybe the oyster's okay. Only real way to experience their beers is on tap though. Actually it's the only place in Ireland that makes a good full-bodied stout. There are some other drinkable ones, but Porterhouse are the masters, basically.
     
    #47 butler, Jul 14, 2014
  8. brewskifan55

    brewskifan55 Initiate (0) May 17, 2011 Mississippi

    We've got a gastropub opening soon in Jackson, MS called Saltine. It features oyster inspired dishes and will have an oyster stout brewed in coordination with Lucky Town brewery. Saltine may be the only place to find it, though.
     
    #48 brewskifan55, Jul 14, 2014
  9. Hankster

    Hankster Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2015 Virginia

    A real good one is from Fordham Old Dominion (Rosie Parks Oyster Stout) Dover DE. Yummy
     
    #49 Hankster, Jan 23, 2015
  10. StoutBoi

    StoutBoi Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2014 New York

    I had a very good bottle of Flying Dog Oyster Stout last night, which should be readily available on the east coast. It lacked the minerally quality that can be nice with an oyster stout, but at the same time it lacked the flat dry taste that they sometimes have, which was a positive.
     
    #50 StoutBoi, Jan 24, 2015
  11. champ103

    champ103 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,296) Sep 3, 2007 Texas
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    Real Ale just released their oyster stout from their Brewers Cut series. I have not tried it, need to pick up a six pack when I get a chance. If it is anything like the rest of the series, it will be pretty much spot on for the style.
     
    #51 champ103, Jan 24, 2015
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  12. powpig2002

    powpig2002 Initiate (0) Jan 26, 2012 Florida

    Used to enjoy Harpoon's on tap before it was retired. Gonna have to look into it again.
     
    #52 powpig2002, Jan 24, 2015
  13. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    MARSHALL WHARF, Maine. They know oysters (ice cold water) they know beer.
    This is a unique absolutely fantastic brew. Lived in Maine and my bro lives there now. Great breweries there and this ones overlooked. Had a few before a Giants game this year for breakfast. Like a gose/stout hybrid.
     
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  14. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    You're talking shellfish and bull balls here....2 different animals:wink:
     
    #54 tasterschoice62, Jan 24, 2015
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