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

mattcrill

Ohio

2.6/5  rDev -32.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

Appearance: comes in a standard 12 oz. brown bottle. I do like all the old guys hanging out in the stockyard in the picture. Pours pure black with a nice head that doesn't last long. Looks nice in a glass.
Smell: A hint of coffee, nuts, and roasted malts. Pretty faint however.
Taste: Not much to speak of. Really light. When I think of oatmeal stouts this one doesn't fit any of the characteristics. Not very complex. Almost like a brown ale.
Mouthfeel: Too light for an oatmeal stout
Drinkability: Not bad. Goes down smooth but again, if you are new to the oatmeal stout world, this is not the one to start with. Sam Smith's is where I would go. This is the "light" version of oatmeal stouts.

Serving type: bottle

06-06-2004 02:32:04 | More by mattcrill

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