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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 
21253.92/5.03.92/5.05%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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45thstbrewer (94), Conowingo, Maryland, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/517/20
Feb 6, 2008  
Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout is excellent. It pours black with a tan head and the aroma is of roasted malt, chocolate, and oats.


 thechandler (268), Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Feb 6, 2008  
Pours a dark dark brown, opaque. 2 Finger, tan head.Aroma is mild, slightly sweet, and little bit floral. Taste is...admittedly complex. It seems like theres so much going on here. Caramel and/or coffee malts, something of a licorice taste. Then theres something a bit nutty. It certainly gets better as you go. I’m not completely sold on it, however it is good. Smooth. Tasty. Definitely a solid stout.


UCLABruin (34), Los Angeles, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/105/516/20
Feb 3, 2008  
Pours black with a thick coffee head. aroma is rich malt and slightly sweet. Low carbonation and a rich body. Smooth maltiness with a light sweetness. Feels light on the stomach despite the good flavor. Nice stout.


 RedSox2004 (353), Pacific Palisades, California, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/510/105/518/20
Feb 2, 2008  
This has been one of my favorite beers for a long, long time. Great looking, it’s dark brown with a strong off-white head. Subtle aromas of chocolate and oatmeal and sweet malt. Taste is consistent with the aroma, only more definite. Sweet aftertaste is pleasant, not overpowering. This beer has texture unlike anything else - very smooth, rich and creamy. A most agreeable drinking experience.


 rman18 (200), South Amboy, New Jersey, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/105/518/20
Jan 30, 2008    Updated: Sep 16, 2008
Almost Perfect!!! Best beer I have ever drunk. This is a rich beer with a beutiful palate. A Must Have!!!!!


 bigtaster (184), Grand Rapids, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jan 29, 2008    Updated: Apr 19, 2008
Rich dark color, thick head. Flavors, smoky, nutty, good lasting aftertaste. Thick sweet and overall good.


 fredandboboflo (1395), East Setauket, New York, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/512/20
Jan 28, 2008    Updated: Jun 17, 2008
Bottle. Aroma of chocolate, roast, coffee in the background. Flavor pretty nice with the roasted characteristic spreading throughout, starting with some dark fruit, then the sweet oatmeal, finishing on coffee again. I thought it was a bit thin for the flavors it was carrying. Solid stuff though. 7-4-8-3-15 Rerate: overly sweet, prune-brown sugar quality that dominates the entire flavor and especially the finish. 7-4-5-2-10 (I’ve semi-averaged the two since this came from a bar whose beer turnover may not be the best).


 SamGamgee (1396), Santa Cruz (La Selva), California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/512/20
Jan 26, 2008    Updated: Jan 27, 2008
18.7oz bottle. Almost black, but some brown on edges, firm tan head. Sweet burnt sugar aroma with some cocoa, roast, and mild acidity. Caramel, chocolate, roasted malt flavor. Pretty sweet, but not cloying at all. Medium body with fine carbonation. Smooth. Decent stout, but not everything was coming together for me. Tasted like it had more alcohol than it did, and I’m not to hot on that.



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