Oatmeal Stout
Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)

Oatmeal StoutOatmeal Stout
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From:
Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
Oatmeal Stout
Ranked #22
ABV:
5%
Score:
94
Ranked #2,667
Avg:
4.21 | pDev: 11.16%
Reviews:
2,425
Ratings:
7,125
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 02, 2024
Added:
Dec 05, 2000
Wants:
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Ratings by doktorhops:
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Reviewed by doktorhops from Australia

4.4/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5
Not only am I about to consume an Oatmeal Stout for your reading (and my tasting) pleasure but this is none other than Samuel Smith's much celebrated and widely known in all the counties of England and further ashore including Ireland, the Isle of Man and Jersey Islands invigorating, energising and revitalising Oatmeal Stout†. Or something along those lines - the label did look like it had been designed in the 1850’s. And you know what? Frugality like that (i.e. not paying for rebranding in over a hundred years) is rare these days and Samuel Smith has it in spades, cheers Mr. Smith!

Poured from a 550ml bottle into a nonic pint.

A: Well I accidentally hard poured a khaki head of 2 inches... looks good though with its deep dark cola body. Can’t wait to dive in... yep *taps fingers*. 8/10.

S: Espresso coffee notes mingle with hints of dark fruit and a melange of roasted barley and rolled oats... possibly the most porridge-like beer my nose has inhaled. I like it when my Oatmeal Stouts have oat aromas, like a big glass of breakfast! 8/10.

T: Damn tasty. More on the dark fruit side than coffee/chocolate with those oats really coming in to play with flavour and body. They (the oats) take on dry/tannic qualities towards the finish and there is an amalgamation of bitter/dry/sour/sweet characters that really make this fine Stout shine. Did I mention this is ‘damn tasty’? Oh... right... well this is Stouts finest hour. 9/10.

M: Medium bodied with a fairly lively carbonation. Oats = Chewy. 8/10.

D: Again I’m a big fan of the Samuel Smith’s ales, they’ve all so far been like getting inside a time machine and going back to the 19th century where men were men and women were men too (everyone was a bit hardier back then overall). If you want a real damn tasty and luxurious Stout then look no further. 10/10.

Food match: Back in 1852 when you had to work 16 hrs a day you would generally eat gruel and drink 18 pints of Stout, people wore hats that contained small anvils to help strengthen their neck muscles. Today however beef stew is a better option.

†Thesaurus Nazis will have noted that the three words ‘invigorating’, ‘energising’ and ‘revitalising’ all mean the same thing, congratulations‡. *slow clap*

‡Syntax Nazis will have noted that I used the ‘dagger’ character BEFORE and instead of the ‘asterisk’ character for my footnote, congratulations. *slow clap*
Apr 10, 2015
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Tom-o-Bedlam from Texas

4.68/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Phenomenal stout.

Coffee and raisins on the nose.

Taste is caramel, dried fruit, and bready malt.

Mouthfeel is smooth and creamy.

Impressively low ABV for such a complex and rewarding flavor profile.

I wish there were more like this one.
Mar 02, 2024
 
Rated: 4.25 by njbusa from New Jersey

Feb 18, 2024
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Rated by JimKochFan from New Jersey

4.72/5  rDev +12.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
The ultimate winter stout for me. Flavorable and carries just the right amount of weight for drink ability
Jan 21, 2024
 
Rated: 4.38 by BlueTrain

Jan 15, 2024
 
Rated: 4.5 by mattycasey from Massachusetts

Jan 09, 2024
 
Rated: 4.31 by JTuomi from Finland

Dec 26, 2023
 
Rated: 3.98 by kuhndog from New York

Dec 14, 2023
 
Rated: 4.23 by arini10 from Oregon

Dec 05, 2023
 
Rated: 4.69 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

Dec 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by Nyoder

Nov 26, 2023
 
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Rated by BrandonD325 from Missouri

4/5  rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A very sessionable oat stout that has a light chocolatey flavor and aroma without being too sweet or too bitter
Nov 20, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by AbeO

Nov 07, 2023
 
Rated: 4.23 by cabsandking from Ohio

Oct 16, 2023
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Reviewed by mushroomcloud from Texas

4.02/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz bottle with a code on the neck, opened 10-13-23.
2 finger sand colored head with great retention - settles in as a thick cap.
Dark brown body. Early and late lacing.
Light roast, dark fruit, molasses, gingerbread, cola...lots going on in a very sessionable stout.
Medium body, low plus carbonation and mildly creamy mouthfeel. Lengthy and semi-sweet finish.
Very Good.
Oct 14, 2023
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Reviewed by MrOH from Maryland

4/5  rDev -5%
look: 5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4
Black with dense, thick khaki head, amazing retention, thick bands of lace
Raisin and earthy cocoa aroma
Tastes like it smells
Medium-heavy body, appropriate carbonation
Archetypal, but US versions of the style have left it behind
Sep 27, 2023
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Rated by Zopiac from Michigan

2.91/5  rDev -30.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Kind of weak in smell and taste, mild molasses flavour.
Sep 16, 2023
 
Rated: 4.66 by Ptama07

Sep 08, 2023
 
Rated: 3.43 by QueenSac from Colorado

Aug 27, 2023
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