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Maclay Oat Malt Stout

 (RETIRED)
Maclay Oat Malt Stout - Stout

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 Percentile 
51
overall
Formerly brewed at Williams Brothers (Heather Ales)
Style: Stout

Alloa, Central, Scotland

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103.27/5.03.07/5.0Winter4.5%26.3English pint

Commercial Description:
Brewed by Forth for Maclay.
First patented during the reign of Queen Victoria. The original stout recipe continues to be used to this day. The use of MALTED OATS, unique to Maclay, gives Maclay Stout a fuller, rounder flavour. The result is a deliciously rich beer, without any bitter after taste.
 shigadeyo (2210), Harrison, Ohio, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/516/20
Jul 27, 2009  

2002 Vintage ~ "The only oat malt stout in the world."

12/06/2007: McLay & Co Ltd Oat Malt Stout has a color that is very dark brown to near black (black walnut or deep mahogany would be more descriptive terms). It is topped with a frothy tan-colored head. The deep red wine (merlot) aroma makes this beer smell very port-like. There are also hints of oxidation and a slightly mustiness. The dry flavor has hints os smoke/char, some oxidation and chocolate, red wine and port (not too much), and some sort of dark fruit or dried apricot. The beer has a medium body and a soft, smooth, and mellow texture. Overall this is a very good stout that is unique, memorable, and quite complex!

1 pt. 0.9 fl. oz. bottle shared by Peanut at the Dilly Deli in Mariemont, Ohio. Thank you so much! Rating #10 for this beer.


 Tmoney99 (4652), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/514/20
Dec 11, 2007  
Bottle from Peanut at Dilly Deli. Poured clear black with a mimimal creamy light brown head that mostly diminished and produced fair lacing. Good roasted malty and port aroma. Medium body with a smooth texture. Medium complex roasted flavor with a medium pleasing bittersweet finish of moderate duration. Glad I got to try this one.


 chriso (4665), London, Greater London, England
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Dec 8, 2007  
Cask at the Southsider, Edinburgh. Vintage notes from January 1997. Digging out these old notes because this beer seems to be retired. Surprisingly good (but not great). Smooth and a bit sweet but not too sickly. Burnt malt gives the impression of some bitterness. Creamy head. 6/10 on my old scoring sytem.


 kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/55/103/510/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Date: 10/25/1997
Mode: Bottle
Source: Burlingame Grocery, OR

black, thin tan head, dripping lace, rich roasted malt aroma, light body, roasted flavor, bitter finish

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.8/5.0
Score: *4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.


 Panzuriel (992), Westerville, Ohio, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Mar 8, 2003  
Nice thick dark liquid with a good head. Definitely a full round flavor as the commercial description describes. Good full malt flavor with a faint sweetness. Smooth full and creamy texture. Nice toasty finish.


 hopscotch (5437), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/514/20
Nov 7, 2002  
This beer rocks. The commercial description will have to suffice since I didn’t take any notes while enjoying this beer. However, if you enjoy other sweet stouts that I have rated highly, this one will not disappoint you.


 morty99 (371), Maryland, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/54/103/59/20
Sep 15, 2002  


 JPDIPSO (4862), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Apr 30, 2002    Updated: Mar 1, 2004
A great oatMALT stout. Fuller and sweeter than the typical oatmeal stout. Sweet malted aroma. A toasted dryness in the finish.



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