Trader Joe's Stockyard Oatmeal Stout - Trader Joe's Brewing Company

augustgarage

California

3.65/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Best before 3/07/2013 - poured from a 12oz bottle into my Samuel Smith nonik.

Carmine body with ruby highlights and a low active buff head that recedes to nothing. Vague pasty lacing, no retention. Dark but clear.

Biscuity aroma with a touch of DMS. Sweet generic grain in the nose.

Sweet malty palate entry with a dusty/leafy note as well. Notable roast elements bring to mind scalded coffee and specialty malt. Low bitterness throughout and a grainy/nutty touch from oats. Finishes moderately dry despite the preceding sugars.

Somewhat thin mouthfeel lacking in body and carbonation.

A pleasant oatmeal stout, albeit a little rough around the edges.

Serving type: bottle

09-17-2012 03:00:18 | More by augustgarage

sappypine

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

05-14-2013 16:32:56 | More by sappypine

Onenote81

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -22.5%

05-11-2013 19:20:15 | More by Onenote81

warpedrevolution

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -9.6%

05-11-2013 07:13:26 | More by warpedrevolution

Cymbeline168

California

4/5  rDev +3.4%

05-05-2013 04:38:35 | More by Cymbeline168

ScottHeidrich119

Maine

3.25/5  rDev -16%

04-30-2013 23:34:34 | More by ScottHeidrich119

SFNC

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

04-10-2013 22:31:48 | More by SFNC

WDJersey

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

04-07-2013 05:06:09 | More by WDJersey

wroywel

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.6%

04-06-2013 21:38:15 | More by wroywel

NoetheMatt

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +3.4%

04-05-2013 14:16:50 | More by NoetheMatt

TheMarkE

California

3.59/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: Looks exactly like black coffee. Little foam, moderate lacing.

Smell: Malty, with a slight hint of chocolate.

Taste: Muted malts: chocolate, coffee, roasted oats. Just a hint of dark fruits.

Mouthfeel: Medium to full bodied, very creamy. A hint of coffee bitterness in the aftertaste.

The Verdict: Not bad. Smoother than many oatmeal stouts, but it could use a touch more raisin flavor and some hops to kick it up a notch. One of the best values for your money if you’re in a stout mood (5.99 a six pack at Trader Joe’s).

Serving type: bottle

04-05-2013 01:27:37 | More by TheMarkE

DMB

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.6%

03-31-2013 02:29:29 | More by DMB

Thunderballroom

New York

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

03-27-2013 20:33:38 | More by Thunderballroom

truesolution

Texas

4/5  rDev +3.4%

03-25-2013 02:48:32 | More by truesolution

Mosul

Arizona

2.75/5  rDev -28.9%

03-24-2013 07:59:52 | More by Mosul

buffcityx

New York

4/5  rDev +3.4%

03-22-2013 03:08:29 | More by buffcityx

Nachos4two

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

03-21-2013 02:24:00 | More by Nachos4two

Teraya

Georgia

4.75/5  rDev +22.7%

03-20-2013 04:31:15 | More by Teraya

Ohboy229

New York

4/5  rDev +3.4%

03-16-2013 21:51:53 | More by Ohboy229

RichH55

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.4%

03-15-2013 15:49:47 | More by RichH55

foxyaardvark27

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -9.6%

03-14-2013 05:51:13 | More by foxyaardvark27

shick1

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

03-11-2013 16:30:38 | More by shick1

MN_Beerticker

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -3.1%

03-11-2013 16:06:43 | More by MN_Beerticker

EmmetD

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.4%

03-11-2013 03:42:16 | More by EmmetD

ranger7

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +9.8%

03-11-2013 03:29:36 | More by ranger7