Summit Oatmeal Stout

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  1. blackdog1101

    blackdog1101 Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2009 Minnesota

    I recently had a Summit Oatmeal Stout, the second time I've had one. Both times they were served on nitro. Does anyone serve it regular, without nitro? My bartender said that they are told by the distributor that it has to be served on nitro. Thanks!
     
    #1 blackdog1101, Mar 5, 2012
  2. dc55110

    dc55110 Savant (1,116) Oct 24, 2010 Minnesota

    It is served on nitro everywhere. Even hole in the wall joints (like Hopkins Tavern). What is your interest in a non-nitro version?
     
    #2 dc55110, Mar 5, 2012
  3. blackdog1101

    blackdog1101 Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2009 Minnesota

    Thanks. I simply think it would taste better if not served on nitro.
     
    #3 blackdog1101, Mar 5, 2012
  4. THEFRANCH15E

    THEFRANCH15E Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Minnesota

    Yeah I had it last weekend at Groveland Tap and it's on nitro there as well. It's still a really good beer!
     
    #4 THEFRANCH15E, Mar 7, 2012
  5. Mattie27

    Mattie27 Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2006 Minnesota

    Carey from Summit here. It is only served on a Nitro mix. We have done some testing here at the brewery on straight CO2, and while still tasty, we all preferred that it be served with the Nitro. The creaminesss that it imparts is just a vital part of the flavor profile. Thanks for trying it!
     
    #5 Mattie27, Mar 7, 2012
  6. herman77

    herman77 Pooh-Bah (1,672) Jan 24, 2010 Minnesota
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    Any possible chance this would ever be sold in stores? I would love the day when I could buy a four pack of Summit Oatmeal Stout nitro pint cans!
     
    #6 herman77, Mar 13, 2012
  7. deadbody

    deadbody Initiate (0) May 10, 2010 Minnesota
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    I agree with the Smurf with a drinking problem.
     
    #7 deadbody, Mar 13, 2012
  8. mnstorm99

    mnstorm99 Initiate (0) May 11, 2007 Minnesota

    That would be nice since I rarely go to the bar anymore, but I think Summit might have enough going on right now :slight_smile:
     
    #8 mnstorm99, Mar 13, 2012
  9. bflattum

    bflattum Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2012 Minnesota

    Summit just cut their Hefeweizen from production and are adding a beer similar to their Silver Anniversary (west coast style IPA). As much as I wish the Oatmeal would be available for off-sale, I doubt it will happen soon
     
    #9 bflattum, Mar 13, 2012
  10. herman77

    herman77 Pooh-Bah (1,672) Jan 24, 2010 Minnesota
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    I doubt it will be in liquor stores anytime in the foreseeable future, but one could hope!
     
    #10 herman77, Mar 13, 2012
  11. LIQUORBARREL

    LIQUORBARREL Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2009 Minnesota

    Customers ask for Summit Oatmeal Stout alot...I hope they do make it for off-sale
     
    #11 LIQUORBARREL, Mar 13, 2012
  12. JohnBierman

    JohnBierman Initiate (0) Sep 27, 2006 Minnesota

    Jon from Summit here.

    The reason that we do not can the Oatmeal Stout is very simple. We don't have a canning line. Currently, we don't have the physical space to install a canning line at our brewery. Also, we don't have the necessary equipment to install nitro widgets in our bottles. Outside of Guiness, not many breweries do have that capability. Mark announced to the public a few weeks back that he is planning a brewery expansion. There are some really impressive things that will happen at Summit in the next few years. Get ready.
     
    #12 JohnBierman, Mar 13, 2012
  13. blackdog1101

    blackdog1101 Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2009 Minnesota

    Personally I think it would be better without nitro, but I don't care for nitro in general. I think it mutes the flavor of the beer. But in any case I'm a Summit fan, so it's all good. Lots of excellent offerings from a fine local brewery. I really need to get over to the brewery sometime for the tour.
     
    #13 blackdog1101, Mar 13, 2012
  14. LIQUORBARREL

    LIQUORBARREL Initiate (0) Oct 16, 2009 Minnesota

    Barrel rested Summit Oatmeal Stout aged on Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla and love..cant wait!-->poke jon
     
    #14 LIQUORBARREL, Mar 14, 2012
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