Bridge of Allan Glencoe Wild Oat Stout

From the brewery, Scotland. Bottled, 220808. Black with white head. Aroma of coffee and malt. Flavor is of roasted barley with a tone of thick sweetness.

Bottled 50cl. It pours an almost black beer with a very small head. The nose is of roasted malt, tar, vegetables and coffee. Strange taste. Unpleasant mouthfeel. Some tar showing up. Astringent. Creamy peppery finish. Not all that pleasant.

black beer with beige head smells of chocolate and coffee smooth carbonation tasts of chocolate,coffee,toffee,hidden fruit in the aftertastebittersweetness and cookies

Typically dark, the off white head fades away in about 2 mins, the nose lacks the expected roast malt, so does the palate for that matter. It is smooth and not as dry as I’d expected. Overall, a good stout, not classic, but good. The back label says it has been " triple filtered for added purity" ...what the f*ck does that mean, and what difference would it make??? Another small detail, the ingredients dont list oats!! Bought from Tesco.

Bottle bought in Glasgow. Dark brown, rapidly disappearing head. Lovely espresso flavour, some oats adding to the taste, too. Easy drinking without being bland, there is a compexity in the aftertaste, too. A little frutiy in the finish, some ashy dryness demanding another sip. Highly recommended!