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

flagmantho

Washington

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

Poured from 12oz bottle into a pint glass.

Appearance: rich, very dark brown, bordering on black. Head is nearly two fingers of frothy tan foam with nice retention. I like it.

Smell: stout aroma of sweet malt and roasted grain; the sweetness adds a chocolatey character to the smell. There's a nice caramel character in there as well, and the vegetal hops that often come with the style are at a minimum. Good stuff.

Taste: smooth and chocolatey right up front, but then the flavor evens out and finishes quite dry. A nice dynamic which leaves me wanting another sip. Quite good.

Mouthfeel: medium-rich body with a decent carbonation which is smooth and creamy. Delicious.

Overall: a tasty, creamy and satisfying oatmeal stout. I would definitely have this again.

Serving type: bottle

11-20-2012 22:54:48 | More by flagmantho

agentli

New York

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

06-10-2013 22:01:06 | More by agentli

wrightst

Maryland

4/5  rDev +0.8%

06-02-2013 20:48:53 | More by wrightst

SpAiReArGsEonNE

New Jersey

5/5  rDev +25.9%

05-30-2013 19:47:48 | More by SpAiReArGsEonNE

Stout_Combo

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -24.4%

05-27-2013 00:09:55 | More by Stout_Combo

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +0.8%

05-25-2013 22:02:01 | More by Slatetank

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