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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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 Defreni (993), Frederiksberg, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/103/516/20
Jan 19, 2008  
Flaske. Esktrem flot næsten sort øl med et flot skum. Kan ikke se holdbarhedsdatoen men ved den er gået over da det er en freebie fra Abigails. Dette kan absolut ikke ses eller smages. Sødlig duft og en udmærket mundfylde gør det til en nydelse at drikke.


 StFun (535), Indiana, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/518/20
Jan 16, 2008    Updated: Jan 5, 2009
f’n delicious. the label reminds me of the old circus posters you used to see nailed to telephone poles...and this certainly is the greatest show in my mouth! wakka wakka. a rare oatmeal stout where the oat flavor is very noticable. very sweet and very creamy. dark with a semi thick head. aroma full of oats and barley, with dark cream thrown in. very drinkable. a definite top 5.


unrulythings (73), Portland, Oregon, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jan 14, 2008  
pours a thick brown head. sweet chocolate and coffee aromas fill the nose. a very clean taste on the palette with flavors of roasted malts and chocolate. a staple, classic stout.


 McGarnigle (301), Rochester, New York, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jan 12, 2008  
There’s not much to add that hasn’t already been said. This is definitely one of the most drinkable beers I’ve had. Nice dark stout with overflowing head. Aroma of mocha. Taste of coffee and chocolate but not too sweet at all. I like the smooth, low cabonated mouthfeel, although I think it’s just a hint on the watery side.


 gabbama (115), Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/105/517/20
Jan 12, 2008  
Sweet chocolate, malt, and coffee aroma. Flavor of sweet chocolate malt with notes of vanilla. Great smooth mouthfeel makes this a real pleasure to drink.


 Petrucci914 (574), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Jan 11, 2008  
Pours dark brown/black with a medium mocha head. Aroma is chocolate, vanilla, slight coffee and malts. Taste is silky and smooth, with roasted malt, chocolate, and a bit of coffee. Good and easy drinking but nothing jumps out at me to make it special. Falls a bit flat for me but gets extra points for being smooth and easy. A bit overrated, me thinks.


 DoubleBubble (107), Mescal Lakes (wherever that is), Arizona, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Jan 10, 2008  
Pours a deep brown with a tan head. Nice lacing. Aromas of chocolate, malts, and slight vanilla. Flavors of chocolate and a slight maltiness. Very smooth delicious beer. Great for an after dinner drink.


 dmtroyer (407), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/105/518/20
Jan 10, 2008  
12oz. Oh man is this tasty. Pours black with a tan head. Nose was closed at first, turned to roasted malts, chocolates, coffee as the beer warmed. Some raisin in the body, along with a return of the roasted malt, sour malt, chocolate, coffee. Just the right amount of carbonation makes this smooth and creamy in the mouth. Extra points for being so widely distributed but still so tasty.



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