Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout 3.92 2143

Samuel Smiths Oatmeal Stout

	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
2143	3.92/5.0	3.92/5.0	5%	99.3	English pint

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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mribm (419), Hurley, New York, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	9/10	4/5	10/10	4/5	17/20

Sep 22, 2003

Bottled. I was skeptical about buying this because of the clear bottle and worrying that it would be another skunky drain pour. I was wrong and it was absolutely delicious. It had a delicious coffee aroma and an even better coffee and butter taste. It was a really nice sweet stout. I will definitely buy this again.

mike mcneil (660), St Augustine, Florida, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	8/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

Nov 6, 2000

This is arguably one of SS’s top 3 brews. A superb big, bold stout but at the same time, extremely SMOOTH. It is sweeter than Guinness ( appropriate for an Oatmeal Stout), but does finish with a moderate amount of hop and roasted malt bitterness and dryness. Very classy and enjoyable! Once again, however, watch for the skunk due to the clear bottles.

P-tor44 (886), Anchorage, Alaska, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	19/20

Nov 18, 2000

Maybe not the best beer in the world but it is good. Nice and sweet

Ale Boy99 (19), Twin Lake, Michigan, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	9/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

Aug 6, 2002

This was the first Stout I had ever drank. Guess I started out the best. Caramel and nut flavors and very creamy. YUM!

elickd (7), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
does not count

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	8/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

Jul 12, 2002

One of the finest beers ever created. If you drank one that seemed lackluster, suspect it sat on a shelf too long. I’ll not repeat what’s already been said a hundred times; it’s a great, complex, rich, beer. Go try one. Now!

fuchebu (146), Croydon, Pennsylvania, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	9/10	5/5	9/10	5/5	16/20

Dec 26, 2001

This one has a great mouthfeel. It’s one of the smoothest and creamiest of English oatmeal stouts.

NYDennis (64), Port Jefferson Station, New York, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	9/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

Dec 29, 2001

Had another one of these this past Thursday. Great beer. Smooth creamy taste. Would drink another one for sure.

austinpowers (2828), New York, New York, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	9/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

Dec 25, 2002

This beer has a deservedly good reputation. Silky sweetness is apparent from the first sip. Of the easy-to-get beers, this one also happens to be one of the best.

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