Youngs Oatmeal Stout (London Stout)

Brewed by Wells & Youngs
Style: Stout
Bedford, England

First impression is that of a black thick beer with brownish lasting foam. Aroma is suprisingly smokey and tary, I would say almost hickory-like. Taste is rich with roasted barly, and notes of chocolate. Nice hoppy bitterness that never takes over. I’d say this is among the best beers I’ve had so far. Really like it. (Only wish it came in smaller bottles.) Had it by the way to chocolate mousse and the combination was nothing but devine. Try or die!

(A bottle out of a free 4 pack from the beer distrbutor who sells to Country Club Liquors, Bakersfield, CA, owner on Ratebeer CCL_rW_mngr) Roasted malt nose with a slight chocolate hint; opaque ebony with a small tan head, flavor is roasty malts with no chocolate or coffee, atiny bit of hops showing in the finish.

Black. Very toasty oatmeal taste. Unlike some other oatmeal stouts this does not have a chocolate or coffee taste. Explains why they have a double chocolate and this.

Aroma: burnt toast, burnt oatmeal, roasted malt, slightest sourish touch Flavor: smooth, good bitter balance, slight sweetness, creamy and mellow, however watery Palate: quite dull, but ok, bit watery, easily drunk

1 pint draught, The Gingerman, NYC. Pitch black with a reddish hue. Clearly roasted, but still mellow, aroma. Burnt coffee and a little chocolate. Very smooth mouthfeel and flavour. Roasted background and a really mellow bitterness.

One of the most drinkable stouts I’ve ever had, this one was fairly smooth. Poured a nice dark brown-black with a consistency that was porter-like (thinner than usual). Head was small, but provided adequate lacing throughout. Mouthfeel was light and carbonated with some dryness. Aroma was a nicely roasted coffee and the flavor was pretty similar. Too thin to be a man’s stout, but very drinkable and somewhat session like if a stout could ever be such a thing.

500 ml bottle BB 02/05. Dark brown with orange highlights and a thick fluffy light brown head. Sticky lacing. Fruity, cherry and berry. Really nice yeasty profile. Sweet chocolate, light roast and an oaty aroma. Smells like a bowl of oatmeal. As it warms, the fruity aromas really come to the fore. Good mouthfeel. Creamy, sweet and fruity. Sweet chocolate and oat finish. Light roast/toast. Some bitterness but some lingering roasted grain helps dry it out. Pretty good.

Pours rich and black.aromas of nuts and coffee.Medium body mouthfeel.flavors of malts, coffee and nuts.A nice smooth clean finish.