Nimbus Oatmeal Stout - Nimbus Brewing Company

nanobrew

California

3.4/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

I have had this beer twice.

A - Pours a dark, nearly black beer. Carbonation was nearly no existent, along with no head.

S - Really hard to find, with out really giving the glass a swirl. Smells like roasted coffee and prunes, very pleasant, only if it were more prominent.

T - First notes that hit were the roasted coffee bitterness and slightly fruity. As the beer warmed up, it seemed to get sweeter, more toffie like, with the prune flavor coming out more. very tasty.

M - For an oatmeal stout I thought it was a little then, coupled with the really low carbonantion, there was nothing special about this.

D - Not one I will be craving, but definitely a beer I could have one or two of.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2009 19:24:33 | More by nanobrew

superspak

Michigan

3.9/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 ounce bottle into pint glass, bottled in 11/2012. Pours clear nearly opaque dark brown color with a 1 finger dense khaki head with good retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Nice soapy lacing clings down the glass. Aromas of chocolate, roasted malt, oatmeal, cocoa, caramel, light coffee, floral, mint, and herbal earthiness. Nice and pleasant aromas with solid balance and complexity of roasted notes with a prominent amount of hops. Taste of dark chocolate, roasted malt, oatmeal, toast, caramel, light coffee, floral, mint, and herbal earthiness. Slight earthy bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of dark chocolate, roasted malt, cocoa, oatmeal, caramel, light coffee, and earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Very nice balance and complexity of roasted malt flavors with light-moderate hop presence; with good robustness and zero cloying flavors present after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a creamy and fairly slick mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with almost zero warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a very nice oatmeal stout. Well balance with nice flavor robustness and complexity; and very smooth to drink. A very enjoyable offering.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 04:21:03 | More by superspak

fox227

California

4/5  rDev +9.9%

04-19-2013 13:57:50 | More by fox227

MAJ85

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev +3%

03-29-2013 16:43:50 | More by MAJ85

Mosul

Arizona

2.5/5  rDev -31.3%

03-24-2013 08:01:00 | More by Mosul

ramblinwreck101

Georgia

3/5  rDev -17.6%

03-11-2013 15:10:57 | More by ramblinwreck101

weerezboy

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +16.8%

03-06-2013 21:03:53 | More by weerezboy

TXhomebrewer

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +3%

02-10-2013 03:26:52 | More by TXhomebrewer

Birdlegs

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

02-05-2013 06:29:52 | More by Birdlegs

Slikpitt

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev +3%

02-02-2013 17:12:15 | More by Slikpitt

elgiacomo

Georgia

3.95/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

12oz bottled October 2012. Served at around 45-50F.

Pours black with a two finger light brown head that leaves impressive sheets and drippy rings of lacing and holds a good cap.

Aroma is roasted malts, milk chocolate, a bit of coffee, touch of grassy hops. Good, but not great strength.

Nice flavor of roasted malts, milk chocolate, coffee, some caramel, dark bread, bit of hops, mild to moderate sweetness, mild bitterness, mild alcohol.

Mouthfeel is medium bodied, nice creamy Oatmeal Stout feel, moderate carbonation.

Very nice Oatmeal Stout. Everything one would want in the style, smooth, creamy, chocolaty. Good one.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2013 23:38:53 | More by elgiacomo

Pecan

California

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

12-20-2012 17:27:41 | More by Pecan

UCLABrewN84

California

3.53/5  rDev -3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours an opaque black with a foamy dark khaki head that settles to a film on top of the beer. Thick rings of lace line the glass on the drink down. Smell is of dark roasted malt, toasted oats, and cocoa. Taste is much the same with a mild roasty bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer that is drinkable but nothing too exciting for the style.

Serving type: bottle

12-17-2012 03:57:27 | More by UCLABrewN84

huskerfan76

Arizona

3/5  rDev -17.6%

12-16-2012 03:38:43 | More by huskerfan76

gpawned

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +3%

12-13-2012 04:32:22 | More by gpawned

jheezee

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -10.7%

12-11-2012 22:38:29 | More by jheezee

ralphw56

Nevada

3.75/5  rDev +3%

12-06-2012 00:23:43 | More by ralphw56

t0rin0

California

3/5  rDev -17.6%

11-25-2012 03:44:29 | More by t0rin0

Minks

3.7/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

-Chocolatey brown, slim coffee with cream head, moderate fizz. Lovely to look at.

-Initial flavors of classic stout malt, bitterness, and alcohol, gradually turning into a more bready semi sweetness with a bit of an acid bite.

-Mouthfeel is too thin. Needs more velvet. This beer's carbonation is a bit distracting from the flavor as well

-Flavor could be more potent, especially for a stout. Main complaint is that the finish is quite weak and the flavor shiftings are a bit flaccid. Needs to grow a pair before it joins the ranks of the real stouts

-Goes down smooth for a stout, good for early morning beer drinking when you're too tired to handle a burlier beer. An excellent substitue/addition to any breakfast or pre-work pre-gaming!

-Overall, an okay stout for a reasonable price. Good for those beer drinkers who are not used to or don't like stouty stouts. In other words, it's a gateway stout.

Serving type: bottle

11-15-2012 01:57:49 | More by Minks

khargro2

Georgia

5/5  rDev +37.4%

11-08-2012 20:54:16 | More by khargro2

Beejay

Virginia

3.83/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A: Chocolate brown as it pours, Dark black with a nice tan head on top in the glass, that is very persistent.

S: Roasted coffee, and dark chocolate. The oatmeal comes through as well as a bit of bread, there is a slight earthiness to it. Nice.

T: A slight tartness hits the tongue first, but that is followed by chocolate, and slightly acidic dark roast coffee. The finish has a touch of sweetness.

M: Medium, carbonation is medium low and works for the brew. I wish there was a little more bite to the mouthfeel, a little more chewiness, or creaminess.

O: Overall a pretty good brew. Not a bad stout at all. Enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

10-26-2012 03:43:29 | More by Beejay

Dactrius

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -3.8%

09-27-2012 03:42:16 | More by Dactrius

facundoCNB

New Jersey

4.23/5  rDev +16.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

a nice brown/almost black pour with a perfect 2 fingers of foamy tan head and great lacing!
grassy hops up front, coffee, chocolate, toasted grains.
a subtle blend of chocolate, tobacco, coffee, and roasted grains.
medium body on the lighter side, nice amount of carbonation and a creamy finish.

this is a great stout and those who get this year round should feel lucky! luckily, we have river horse's oatmeal stout that's VERY similar to this from what i can remember, but unfortunately it's only a seasonal for us.

Serving type: bottle

09-25-2012 20:51:48 | More by facundoCNB

Cyberkedi

Georgia

4.4/5  rDev +20.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Smoky, earthy aroma has nutty, yeasty and hoppy hints. It pours a beautiful opaque dark-chocolate brown with a fairly thick and persistent tan head that leaves some generous lacing. Sublime flavor has smoky, roast malt, coffee, nutty, earthy and toffee notes of varying prominence, quite tasty. Texture has good body and fizz - not full-bodied, but still impressive. Heartily recommended.

Serving type: bottle

08-31-2012 22:30:35 | More by Cyberkedi

OldTime

Georgia

4/5  rDev +9.9%

08-17-2012 00:38:02 | More by OldTime