Wolaver's Oatmeal Stout - Otter Creek Brewing / Wolaver's

alysmith4

District of Columbia

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

My first oatmeal stout.. delicious! It was on tap at the eco-festival in DC - a featured beer as it is orgainic. Was expecting an oatmeal taste, but nothing but coffee and chocolate were coming though. Carbonation was minimal. I'm not drawn to this style, but would order this one again to change it up from time to time.

Serving type: on-tap

10-14-2006 22:05:48 | More by alysmith4

xacidx

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-24-2013 01:06:53 | More by xacidx

hphilip456

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

05-21-2013 14:51:36 | More by hphilip456

thegerm87

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-19-2013 18:15:17 | More by thegerm87

tnbeatty

Vermont

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

05-15-2013 13:33:30 | More by tnbeatty

Andrew041180

Massachusetts

3.26/5  rDev -17.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

A - Looks like a perfectly normal stout to me. Nearly black with 2 fingers of bubbles that disappeared surprisingly fast (note to check glass next time)

S - I'm not great with stouts, but I didn't pick up much. Mostly the burnt coffee bitterness.

T - Follows the smell. Not really that impressive. Mostly bitterness without any nice flavors to take the edge off.

M - I thought it was pretty thin and unsubstantial.

O - Not sure if there was something wrong with this bottle or my palate has developed to favor the IPA's that I've been drinking for the past year. I've had some stouts that I loved (Founders), but this one falls flat for me.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 12:05:12 | More by Andrew041180

JMS1512

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-11-2013 12:50:59 | More by JMS1512

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

05-09-2013 02:45:22 | More by SmellsofMahagony

Chris_Mac

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

05-08-2013 23:05:38 | More by Chris_Mac

mklisz

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-07-2013 20:02:28 | More by mklisz

ZEB89

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

05-06-2013 18:11:35 | More by ZEB89

Ivanhoes_Backpack

New Brunswick (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev -18.1%

04-30-2013 21:08:35 | More by Ivanhoes_Backpack

cnwillis31

Maine

4/5  rDev +0.8%

04-23-2013 22:29:43 | More by cnwillis31

indy14jonesy

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +0.8%

04-21-2013 13:05:38 | More by indy14jonesy

scmoore81

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

04-19-2013 14:15:01 | More by scmoore81

lambertk86

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +0.8%

04-19-2013 00:23:26 | More by lambertk86

mcewesr

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -18.1%

04-16-2013 18:23:17 | More by mcewesr

tviz33

New York

4/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle bored in to a tulip.

A-Nearly black with almost one finger of tan head after an aggressive pour.

S- Maple syrup and dark chocolate.

T- Very enjoyable. Flavor develops as it glides across the palate. This one doesn't smack you in the face with complexity, but is solid with milk and dark chocolate coming out the most.

M- Silky smooth and tingly.

O- This beer is solid, but not terrific. I wouldn't mind having another.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 22:27:17 | More by tviz33

Omnium

Pennsylvania

4.06/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle > Pint Glass
A - Pours a real nice dark deep brown, thick 2 finger khaki colored head, nice lacing.
S - Toasted oats, dark chocolate, light maple syrup, a hint of smoke, rich malts.
T - Very nice flavor, lots of smooth roasted coffee bean, some good smoke flavor, oats, chocolate.
M - Just right, some sweet malt feeling on your palate, well balanced and carbonated.
O - What a great stout, not high in ABV, but packed with flavor, love the roasted smoked flavor in this as well.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2013 18:27:27 | More by Omnium

Lawl3ss

Texas

4.14/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4

Chilled 12 oz. bottle into a 12 oz. snifter. Bottling date 12.13.12

Look- Deep brown, nearly opaque. Topped with a half-finger of beige foam that falls over the course of a few minutes. Good lacing.

Smell- Baker's chocolate, whole dark roast espresso beans, light sweetness. Very pleasant. Swirling brings out a stronger char aroma and a hint of acorn flour.

Taste- Follows the aroma, with a healthy dose of herbal bittering up front along with a hint of dried apricot. Roasted flavors take the upper hand shortly after the sip, coupled with a light sweetness. Overall impression of charred biscuit and chocolate-dipped espresso beans followed by cold brewed coffee.

Mouthfeel- Medium body, moderate carbonation. Doesn't quite have the heft or body I'd expect from an oatmeal stout, but it's not bad either. Clean, dry finish.

Overall- A very solid no-frills representation of the style that's just bold enough to keep things interesting. I'd pick this up once in a while if it was available in my area. Recommended.

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2013 05:10:41 | More by Lawl3ss

jmilo64

Maine

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

04-12-2013 02:32:25 | More by jmilo64

DS31

New Jersey

4.59/5  rDev +15.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Had this at Riley and Jakes's in Clinton, NJ. I was pleasantly surprised to find this wonderful tasting beer on tap here. The beer had a lovely balance tilted towards the sweet side; never bitter, beautiful amber color and every sip a pleasure Otter Creek brewery has some fine organic beers and this one is no exception. Having this beer on-tap certainly enhanced the taste, but I will try it in the bottle to see how it compares.

Riley and Jake's is a famiily restaurant with a typical American pub menu. The food is fine for this type of restaurant and the place gets quite busy on the weekends.

Serving type: on-tap

04-02-2013 22:30:02 | More by DS31

sluggo013

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +0.8%

03-23-2013 21:04:28 | More by sluggo013

kawilliams81

Illinois

4.01/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a Half Acre tulip.

A- pours pitch black with a 4" dark tan head. Some trails of lacing remain on the glass.

S- roasted malts, maple syrup, chocolate.

T- roasted malts, dark chocolate, maple syrup, light coffee.

M- medium body and carbonation. Super creamy and smooth.

O- very good oatmeal stout. Pretty straight forward but very creamy with roast and sweetness.

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2013 04:07:58 | More by kawilliams81

bostonryan

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%

03-19-2013 21:45:54 | More by bostonryan