Miner’s Daughter Oatmeal Stout - Mountain State Brewing Co.

psuKinger

Pennsylvania

2.95/5  rDev -18.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Mountain State Oatmeal Stout

Had fresh, in a mason jar, at the brewery.

A: pours pitch black with very little head. The mason jar probably isnt helping with head retention... 3.0

S: Roasted Malts present but a bit "watery". Not the strong nose that I like. 3.0

T: roasted malts present, but not overpowering. Bitterness on the back end keeps this beer balanced. Oatmeal flavor can be hard to find... 3.0

M: thin and light. A bit watery. 2.5

D: reasonable. Would have another, but not if better options were present. 3.0

Serving type: on-tap

07-17-2011 00:28:08 | More by psuKinger

mcaulifww

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -3%

03-30-2013 19:03:45 | More by mcaulifww

spedprof

West Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +3.9%

03-25-2013 22:54:18 | More by spedprof

TroyFarrar

Virginia

3/5  rDev -16.9%

03-13-2013 22:54:37 | More by TroyFarrar

themanilow

West Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +3.9%

01-30-2013 23:06:48 | More by themanilow

williamjbauer

West Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -3%

01-06-2013 21:13:45 | More by williamjbauer

MarvinSnyder

West Virginia

4/5  rDev +10.8%

11-25-2012 19:39:17 | More by MarvinSnyder

kbuzz

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -3%

11-18-2012 00:00:25 | More by kbuzz

BuddytheElf

Virginia

4/5  rDev +10.8%

10-31-2012 22:18:56 | More by BuddytheElf

baconman91

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +3.9%

10-29-2012 10:52:13 | More by baconman91

cpetrone84

Pennsylvania

3.1/5  rDev -14.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Had on tap at the brewery. Pour is dark hazy honey brown. Nose has nutty and caramel malt with a floral green hop balance. Taste is sweet, loads of caramel, lightly nutty, faint citrus, hop sweetness, herbal and green with light peppery spice and lingering bitterness. Body is syrupy, decent carb, fairly dry in the finish.

Serving type: on-tap

10-09-2012 17:18:03 | More by cpetrone84

drinking12many

West Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -3%

09-03-2012 03:24:56 | More by drinking12many

TheNightwatchman

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +10.8%

04-16-2012 00:10:59 | More by TheNightwatchman

WVU-Gus

5/5  rDev +38.5%

03-04-2012 23:41:43 | More by WVU-Gus

lenin2040

District of Columbia

2.98/5  rDev -17.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

Had this on tap at a restaurant in Harper's Ferry. Was excited to try some new WVA beer in a style I dig.

Poured black with a moderate creamy tan head that stuck around for a while. Minimal lacing, but a nice looking beer.

Aroma was my favorite part of the brew. Mostly sweet malt balanced with toasty grains, with just a hint of grass and spice.

Flavor was balanced roastiness, a little malt sweetness and appropriate bitterness - a nice stab at style. Until, oh wait, a nasty finish of cooked vegetables comes through at the end. Unfortunately, the off flavor really killed the drinkability for me.

Mouthfeel was solid, appropriate moderate chewiness, very smooth, for an oatmeal stout.

This would have been a solid brew sans the off vegetal flavors...

Serving type: on-tap

07-11-2011 13:42:32 | More by lenin2040

dtivp

West Virginia

3.98/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured a deep black with a one finger dark tan head that faded slowly into a very thin ring with light lacing.

Aroma of light roasted malt, coffee and chocolate.

Taste of lightly roasted malt, oat grains, mild coffee and sweet dark fruits.

Mouthfeel was medium body, very smooth and creamy.

Overall this was an easy drinking stout, a little sweeter than most stouts and it would be easy to drink a two or three in one sitting.

Serving type: on-tap

05-30-2011 23:12:15 | More by dtivp

weller1js

West Virginia

3.03/5  rDev -16.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

appearance: pours a dark black, clear and transparent brown when edges held to light, light carbonation, slight bubbly creamy foam, leaving slight ring of lacing, did not appear to be thicker or more viscous that usual.

smell: roasted malts and oat scent are light but noticeable, no discernable aromas that stand out other than that.

taste: malts are bold yet mild, toasty oats with very slight notes of coffee, the taste of the alcohol is there and the hops contribute to an adequate bitter finish.

drinkability: nothing to rave about, but for a basic oatmeal stout, it has all of the elements.

Serving type: on-tap

04-09-2011 21:36:48 | More by weller1js

stakem

Pennsylvania

3.13/5  rDev -13.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Review from notes taken 2/6/11. On tap at the brewpub (Maryland location) served in a pint. Appears dark brown with a creamy finger of tan head that recedes quickly leaving patchy lace on the glass. When held to the light, it displays clarity and lighter brown around the edges.

The aroma is quite muted but has a light roast character. A bit of chocolate malt and coffee tones are evident. This brew was served excessively cold and even once it was warm it still was a very muted aroma.

The taste of this brew is equally light and muted when considering the lack of aroma. What does come through is lightly roasted malt with a mild bitterness. Coffee, light grain flavor. Mild citrus hop flavoring towards the back. Lingering grain aftertaste.

Medium bodied and modestly carbed. A little watery in the feel and lacking that typical oat smoothness. Regardless fairly drinkable and completely fits the bill of this brewery's description: Light crafted ales served in an area that drinks light beer.

Serving type: on-tap

02-07-2011 18:37:27 | More by stakem

mikeg67

New Jersey

3.15/5  rDev -12.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

On tap at the grill in Snowshoe. Pours black. Aroma was toasted malts and bread with some hops in the background. Body was somewhat watery for a stout, but very smooth. Flavor of bitter-sour hops balanced by toasted malts with a long coffee finish. Quite average brew but at least drinkable.

Serving type: on-tap

12-17-2010 21:36:28 | More by mikeg67

Stinkypuss

Pennsylvania

3.9/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The Miner's Daughter Oatmeal Stout pours very dark indeed, with an off white head. Aroma is of roasted malt and an almost lactic sweetness. In the taste, vanilla, some roasted malt and certainly oats all contributing to a rather sweet stout. A little bit of chocolate. Surprisingly light bodied for the style, and the oatmeal adds to the smooth silky finish. Definately the best beer I've had from Mountain State, I'd stick with this one.

Serving type: on-tap

12-04-2010 05:52:22 | More by Stinkypuss

Thorpe429

Illinois

3.13/5  rDev -13.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Reviewed from notes. Had during a stop during our drive through West Virginia.

Pours very dark with a slight tan head. The nose brings some slightly-roasted malt and a little bit of chocolate. The taste is mostly roast and doesn't bring too much else. A bit dry and overly bitter from the roast. Drinkability is good enough, but this is a bit one dimensional and doesn't hit the right spots.

Serving type: on-tap

11-04-2010 02:04:06 | More by Thorpe429

Gavage

New Jersey

4.15/5  rDev +15%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: black in color with a big 3" head that slowly falls to a thick surface foam. Some moderate lacing paints the glass.

Smell: roasted malt and softer chocolate tones are detectable.

Taste: roasted malt, dark chocolate, prunes, milder coffee tones, and some oat presence. Bitterness is mild.

Mouthfeel: medium bodied. Smooth from start to finish. Long lived aftertaste.

Drinkability: this beer was easy to drink and it hit the spot. A few can be easily had in a session.

Serving type: on-tap

08-23-2010 23:19:59 | More by Gavage

JNeider

Massachusetts

4.18/5  rDev +15.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

One of my top stouts so far. I've had it from several places but the brewpub in Thomas is the place to hit up for the best sampling of this brew.

A: Coal black, just like the name! Light brown head disappears quickly.

S: Strong coffee and hop odor with even a hint of smoke in there

T: I love coffee and the great coffee tones in this made my tastebuds dance with joy. Also chocolate and malts flowing together with a hint of smoke again. All flavors were very well-balanced.

M: Finishes more hoppy than expected. Feels very rich and thick in the mouth.

D: Very heavy, can't drink more than a couple before you get full. Its a wholesome beer, almost like you don't need to eat dinner, just grab one of these!

Serving type: on-tap

04-11-2010 22:18:28 | More by JNeider

goblue3509

Pennsylvania

4.3/5  rDev +19.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a black color with a thick frothy one and a half finger head that is tan in color. The head settles but gives way to some decent lacing. The aroma is of chocolate malts and oatmeal with a hint of coffee. The taste has a nice roasted malt backbone with notes of chocolate, sweet oats, and coffee present. Big flavor. The mouthfeel was moderately carbonated, but slightly over carbonated for the style. The drinkability is very high, other than the mouthfeel everything about this beer left you wanting more. The mouthfeel is also a minor thing with this taste.

Serving type: on-tap

11-20-2009 18:53:18 | More by goblue3509

ZimZamZoom

West Virginia

3.68/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This came out a nice dark brown with a decent tan head. Lacing is evedent on the glass, and some pretty ruby hues show through when held to the light.

Aroma of dark roasted malts and lightly roasted coffee. Taste is roasty and smooth with a bit of hop bitterness. Really a nice creamy oatmeal stout. Nice feel and after two pints I could have continued drinking this for an entire session if I wasn't driving.

Serving type: on-tap

12-31-2008 00:55:54 | More by ZimZamZoom