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Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout

Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout - Stout

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 Percentile 
99
overall
Brewed by Samuel Smith
Style: Stout

Tadcaster, England

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
21263.92/5.03.92/5.05%99.2English pint
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Commercial Description:
Originally a drink for lactating mothers, oatmeal stout was described as nutritional on early labels. Oats are in the same family as barley, and a small addition yields great flavor. Popular in the late 1800’s, the last oatmeal stout was brewed before the First World War until Samuel Smith reintroduced this style in 1980.

Almost opaque, with an unusually silky texture and complex, medium-dry velvet palate. Bittersweet finish.
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 LilBeerDoctor (1480), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Jun 15, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a dark black with a very nice, thick tan head. Aroma of sweet malt, roast, coffee. Flavor is super sweet, with lots of oatmeal, and some roasted malts. The first time I had this I really enjoyed it, but this time I found it too artificially sweet. Ok beer, but I’m not impressed. Palate is a little watery too.


realbama (35), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/513/20
Jun 15, 2008    Updated: Jun 28, 2008
I enjoyed this one. It had everything a stout should, but I fear my lofty expectations were not met. Good beer though.


 NaturalIce (115), originally from Michigan, New York, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/510/104/516/20
Jun 12, 2008  
550ml bottle - gotta love the nutrition you get from this! Very sweet with deep chocolate. Pours out nice thick dark with light mocha colored creamy head. Finishes lightly bitter but very long and sweet for the most part.


REDBOSOX (70), Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/105/518/20
Jun 11, 2008  
I absolutely love this stuff. This was the first oatmeal stout I ever had. It’s still the best I’ve ever had. This truly is a meal in a bottle. Nice, dark color with a small, creamy head. It’s sweet but not too sweet. The aftertaste is light yet lingers nicely. I buy these fairly often. Great beer by a great brewer! Still my favorite by them.


Lakes (18), post falls, Idaho, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/57/104/514/20
Jun 11, 2008  
Poured thick and frothy with a nice creamy head. I found the aroma wanting but I may have a cold. Taste was good with a rich smoky roasted flavor. It’s a bit sweeter than I like but most Oatmeal Stouts are.


 thejon375 (390), Tampa, Florida, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/59/104/514/20
Jun 9, 2008  
The best oatmeal stout I have ever had. Almost tastes like a Chocolate oatmeal cookie. Absolutely delightful. The girlfriend is a big fan too.


 djones (116), Michigan, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/104/516/20
Jun 6, 2008  
550ml bottle. Very dark opaque brown, with ruby edges. Tan frothy head that diminishes rather quickly, good lacing though. Hints of molasses, toasted nuts, and coffee in the aroma. Lively carbonation at first, yet smooth. Roasted oat, nutty, with a slight hint of coffee in the flavor. Creamy. Light bitter aftertaste with a lingering nut taste. Not as heavy as expected, I like it.


 UnholyBrewing (448), Melbourne(Mulgrave), Australia
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/105/55/104/515/20
Jun 5, 2008  
...bottle. I have to say, this is pretty good. Very smooth, velvety, with great balance. Dark, roasted malt notes, blended with the oatmeal, make it very tasty, and goes well with a nice steak. The finish is just enough to make you want more, worth a try, but it should be stronger to actually be a true stout.



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