Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout - Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster)

Jon

Illinois

4.1/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This is a classic stout that most everyone has tried or has at least heard about. It pours a very dark brown with a fluffy head. The nose is of roasted malt and oatmeal. It tastes quite sweet (caramel notes) with that lingering oatmeal flavor all the way through. Although I prefer a little more kick to my stouts, this is a very easy-drinking brew.

Serving type: bottle

08-12-2002 12:43:40 | More by Jon

jtw5877

Ohio

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

Until I tried Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout this was my favorite. Nice black color, roasted malt/caramel flavors. A very smooth stout. I feel it is a good stout for people new to the style.

Serving type: bottle

08-08-2002 13:13:03 | More by jtw5877

zerk

California

4.43/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Opaque black, with a tan head which settles to a lace. Smell is of roasted malt and carmel. Flavors of coffe, chocolate, toffee, and just a touch of hops bitterness. An outstanding stoudt.

Serving type: bottle

08-07-2002 17:44:24 | More by zerk

nklatt

Minnesota

4.13/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 2 | overall: 5

Dark brown, not quite opaque color with a big ol', creamy head. Strong caramel smell carries over into a (too) mellow, sweet taste - needs more hops :) Mouthfeel is watery, for a stout. I'll take my oatmeal a la Rogue, unless I want to drink all night.

Serving type: bottle

08-01-2002 17:52:35 | More by nklatt

Suds

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

This is a truly excellent beer. Dark and heavy with a medium, rocky, tan head. Complex roasted malt and cereal aroma. The beer has a full, rich taste, which is sweet but not cloying. I love this beer.

Serving type: bottle

07-29-2002 17:43:19 | More by Suds

BillyBrew

Maine

4.65/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

What else can I say? Black-black colour with a thick, creamy, sticky, lasting, tan head. Fantastic complex, sweet and dark malt nose. Roasted malts and filling, oaty sweetness dominate the palate, some caramel and toffee tones with a shade of bitterness to keep the balance. Ultra smooth, medium-heavy boady that is creamy and calming.

A mouthful of velvety sweetness. Who needs a dry Irish stout when you have those sweet English brews at your disposal. Absolutely a must for any beer drinker. Drink, Drink. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

07-28-2002 19:29:14 | More by BillyBrew

stingo

Pennsylvania

4.13/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

This is a brew whose reputation precedes it as being one of the best stouts in the world. The mouth feel was pleasingly rich, but not clingy, providing a good foundation for the well-focused complex oatmeal taste. This is the kind of brew that you could drink all night. However, I find that Rogue's Shakespeare Stout just slightly more pleasing. Both are must tries.

Serving type: bottle

07-28-2002 08:33:38 | More by stingo

bditty187

Nebraska

4.55/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Re-reviewed (January 17, 2003):

Ink black… for the most part, slightly reddish around the edges. Tan head that reached a finger, fair retention, first-rate lacing though. The nose is pleasant but not very persuasive, oatmeal sweetness and delicate roasted malt are the most noticeable aromas. Delicious. A magical blend of sweetness mingles with roasted malt and magnificent hops bitterness. Creamy and smooth, tickles your tastebuds as it slides down your throat. Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout is very worthy of its esteemed reputation. This is a ‘must drink’ for any real beer drinker. Positively recommend!

Serving type: bottle

07-13-2002 08:42:06 | More by bditty187

ryanocerus

Iowa

4.38/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This was an excellent beer and I can see why it is so highly rated by BA. Started with a finger width of tan head that lasted for awhile with minimal lacing after. Nearly opaque dark brown color with a nice chocolate aroma. The roasty flavor was excellent, not overbearing like some stouts can be. It had a nice full mouthfeel and was very drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

07-10-2002 14:37:10 | More by ryanocerus

WilliamPhilaPa

Pennsylvania

4.4/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Pours almost an opaque color, with a small tan colored head that dies really quick and leaves a nice lace. Mouth feel is smooth and body is medium. On the nose, the aromas consisted cereal grains, oats and slightly acidic. On the palate; grains, oats, nice sweetness, caramel, and a bit of toffee flavor. The finish is slightly sweet and slightly dry. Overall has to be one of the best oatmeal stouts I ever had, I thought it may be over rated at first… but not anymore.

Serving type: bottle

06-23-2002 10:02:25 | More by WilliamPhilaPa

chilidog

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +12%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This was my first Samual Smith. I was also amazed by this thick, rich, black brew.I also never would of guessed it came in a clear bottle.Its dark, full of body,tan head and glass lace was very drinkable. Nice for dessert.Now I cant wait to try an Imperial Stout!

Serving type: bottle

06-22-2002 04:01:35 | More by chilidog

ElGuapo

New Jersey

5/5  rDev +17.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

thick smooth and simply sexual. i love this beer like it is my own little kid. i would like to take long walks on the beach with sammy smith's oatmeal stout and follow it up with some sweet lovin because i am that excited by the taste of this beer. it is quite possibly the best beer i have ever had.

pours dark as night with a rich brown head that will stick with ya as you fall in love with this beer. smells roasty and like coffee with some oats hanging around.

it is very rich and dark with great coffee and oat flavors jumping all over you. man this is a stout. i would love to find a beer that i enjoy more than this. i am partial to stouts, but as they go, this one is the top of the top shelf.

Serving type: bottle

06-20-2002 18:11:27 | More by ElGuapo

BeerManDan

California

2.25/5  rDev -46.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

One was enough. Just wasn't my cup of tea. A bit pricy for an average stout. Although it was easy to drink, it lacked any kind of lingering aftertaste. Tried it again, and haven't changed my mind one bit. Maybe a little. Liked it less than the first time. After tasting "Storm King" I dropped my rating of this beer another point in taste!

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2002 13:46:33 | More by BeerManDan

BeerBob

Nebraska

4.68/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Obsidian in color, with a firm and ever lasting head, this is it. It (beer) just does not get much better than this!
Pours like liquid midnight from a bottle, sweet, and some what musty, this brew slakes any thirst, cures any ill, and takes out the garbage, if you drink enough of it... A stoutman’s stout, this is something to write home about!

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2002 20:02:31 | More by BeerBob

RonfromJersey

New Jersey

4.47/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Who need nitrogen? Black with ruby highlights in the body, big thick beige head that you can sculpt with. Head hangs over top of glass, with a dent where I was pouring, Roasted malts, chocolate, coffee, liquorice in aroma. Gloriously thick on the mouth,across the tongue and down. No harshness, well rounded, well balanced. Rich, a richness that reduces the drinkabilty a notch. Savor this. Great beer from a great brewery.

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2002 22:58:31 | More by RonfromJersey

psugrad98

Pennsylvania

4.05/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Dark brown, with thick foamy head. Smells rich. Taste is full-bodied with hint of alcohol flavor, sweet but not too sweet, and goes well with food.

Serving type: bottle

06-03-2002 07:44:12 | More by psugrad98

garymuchow

Minnesota

4.95/5  rDev +16.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

There is not a single aspect of this beer that is weak. The aroma is a wonderful mild roasted malt with a slight sweetness and fruitiness. Dark black color with hints of brown covered by a large full head. Taste is full and rich for style with wonderful complexity making the whole journey from front to back enjoyable. There is a great smoothness, a slight oily quality, maybe a little thin, with a very pleasant lingering at the finish. A truly great drinking experience.

Serving type: bottle

05-28-2002 19:46:18 | More by garymuchow

QXSTER1

Pennsylvania

4.4/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Dark mahogany body with a beautiful rich brown, dense, creamy head over the smell of sweet roasted malts. Bittersweet chocolate flavors fold into toffee and molasses until a subtle noble hops balance leads to a dryish finish. One of the richest oatmeal stouts I've had, almost leans towards an Imperial. The complexity of the malts makes this one of the better stouts I've tried. Would love to try one of these on tap in London to see if the trip and the clear bottle effects the taste.

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2002 08:15:34 | More by QXSTER1

esprit

United States

5/5  rDev +17.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

When my mom used to try to shovel down the Quaker stuff I would gag...if only she'd known about Mr. Smith....this is wicked stuff and, without question, one of the finest stouts I've ever tried...big, bold and beautiful...the Irish drink pony pee by comparison!

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2002 16:55:05 | More by esprit

Wildman

Ohio

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

This beer poured a medium brown color and formed a light tan bubbly head that left trace lace as it subsided. An aroma of malt and hops with a touch of oatmeal. A flavor of malt, hops and lightly of oatmeal. I love the color of this beer. I have always liked Samuel Smith beers, even if they are a bit pricey. I love oatmeal stouts and feel some people are put off by the name oatmeal thinking it is something there mother is trying to shove down their throat. I would recommend this to people trying to get a feel for this type of stout.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2002 20:07:29 | More by Wildman

frank4sail

New Jersey

4.43/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This is a quality brew. but, I was not as impressed as others on this site. It is dark black, opeque with a sweetish cherry like nose. Dark tan head. Roast malt flavor with a sweet coat of the tongue. The mouth is very smooth. It was good but not quite good enough to give it 5's.. I did have 2 of these in a hotel bar... so I will taste again in the future and modify my rating if needed.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2002 11:06:50 | More by frank4sail

IrishRedRock

Pennsylvania

4.8/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Oh me oh my. Believe the hype! This Oatmeal Stout looks so delicious...black, big frothy head...and then you have a sip! Ohhhhh mmmmm. Wow. My favorite beer in the entire world. Words cannot express how I feel about this beer. Words would not do it justice. Just get a bottle for yourself and experience ecstasy.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2002 13:22:29 | More by IrishRedRock

StevieW

Florida

4.9/5  rDev +15.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

As near as perfection as I have had. Pours a midnight black, with a nice fluffy beige head. The smell is sweet and strong, but not overbearing. I loved the sweet first taste and the wonderful easy smoothness of this beer. Nice thick, almost chewy feel to it. The roasted chocolate and slight bitterness toward the end, was just right. I tried this based on the beer advocates rating, and it was better than I thought it would be. Of all the beers I have had, this is the most memorable. Of the Stouts I have had I would rank them: 1. Sam Smith Oatmeal 2.Young's Double Chocolate 3. Young's Oatmeal. 4. Old Rasputin Imperial

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2002 11:53:34 | More by StevieW

jreitman

California

4.6/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

I was skeptical that this beer could live up to it's reputation, but it truly is a wonderful stout. The color was spot on and the head nicely colored and creamy. Nice full body with a fair amount of complexity. Chocolate and roasted malt flavors mixed with flavors I could not identify. The beer finishes smooth and dry with only the slightest hint of bitterness. Overall, the best oatmeal stout I have had.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2002 18:29:36 | More by jreitman

cokes

Wisconsin

4.05/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This one may have been victimized by the light. Why the clear bottles? Still, the impact seems to be very small...quite good anyway.
Pours deep translucent ruby-black with a nice retaining pale-tan head.
Milk Chocolate sweetness on the nose wit hints of roastedness. Some light stuck smells too..fortunately, not very much.
Taste is chocolately and roasty. Phantoms of dried fruit in the background. Nicely hopped. Balanced well, without being dominant or submissive. Finishes on the dry side, with lingering burnt qualities and a milk-like sourness.
This baby is smooth...very nice to drink.... and one could drink quite a bit of this. Especially if it is fresh.
It is an elite oatmeal stout. Best in the world?...probably not.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2002 22:23:30 | More by cokes