Kentucky Oats - Goose Island Beer Co.

joshuaseresse

Minnesota

4.1/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had a glass of this on-tap while at the Clybourn brewpub over the New Year. Served into a 10oz glass:

A - pours a black core with brown roast tones around the edges. Really no head but some foam around the edges. Faint lacing.

S - Chocolate, caramel and burnt brown sugar. Really thick and creamy smell with those oats and bourbon really coming through. Hints of vanilla and damp oak. Great smell.

T - Only slightly bourbon forward but really goes well with the roast and oats. Little bit of chocolate and caramel but not too heavy. Some lactose and vanilla in the finish.

M - Smooth and creamy but not too drying from the roast. Think with the lack of carbonation but all in all not too bad.

O - This one wasn't too bad but I wasn't overly impressed. I only had one glass during the entire trip, so that kind of says something. I love barrel aged brews, but this one didn't exactly knock my socks off. Would have it again if given the chance but wouldn't actively seek it out.

Serving type: on-tap

01-04-2012 16:24:14 | More by joshuaseresse

CoryR

Oregon

4/5  rDev +8.1%

10-18-2012 00:08:33 | More by CoryR

crobinso

Colorado

2.5/5  rDev -32.4%

10-15-2012 23:17:16 | More by crobinso

bbadger

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

10-15-2012 19:24:35 | More by bbadger

FullObs

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

08-23-2012 19:09:21 | More by FullObs

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.78/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Served in a snifter at the Clybourn brewpub.

Gotta end on a high note, so why not a barrel-aged stout? It pours a straight obsidian topped by a finger of lightly golden tan foam. The nose comprises roasted malts, bourbon, oak, vanilla, strong caramel, and molasses. The taste holds notes of roasted malts, bourbon, light oak, and a touch of booziness. It's less complex than the smell, focusing a bunch more on the barrel than anything. Shame, really. It's not all bad by any stretch, but I was hoping for a bit more from this somehow. The body is a light-leaning medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a sorta/kinda dry finish. Overall, a bit of a disappointment. Just like BCS to a degree, the barrel o'ershadows things here, to the detriment of full enjoyment of the beer.

Serving type: on-tap

01-05-2012 03:31:05 | More by TMoney2591

Chaney

District of Columbia

4.33/5  rDev +17%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I had this on-tap at the Clybourn location.

This one sounded too good to be true judging by the menu description and everyone in my party ordered this one at some point, so I figured it was time for me to take the plunge as well.

A: This was a dead, mean looking brew, but what barrel-aged beer isn't? No head, visible carbonation, or lacing. It just looked like a big vat of pitch black, licorice juice.

S: Very buttery, bourbon forward, and I also got a tinge of the earthy grain bill created by the oats.

T: Not only was this a big bourbon bomb, this was also the perfect dessert beer. I got a good bit of wholesome grains, rounded out by chocolate and more than a hint of vanilla.

M: Despite the barrel-aging, this was not a high octane brew.... quite the contrary. That fact made this a medium-bodied (medium thick), bourbon delight. Very low in carbonation and the lacing was almost non-existent.

O: This brew was just a flat out great idea. I guess this is only the second review of this one, and I hope this beer sticks around long enough to see many more!

Serving type: on-tap

12-28-2011 13:53:32 | More by Chaney

leschkie

California

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

12-27-2011 18:55:05 | More by leschkie

GbVDave

Illinois

4.1/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served in a snifter at GI-Clybourn 12/24/11.

A: Served coal black with a thin wafer of off-white foam on top. Retention was pretty short lived with a few specks of lace left behind.

S: Strong bourbon on the nose when first served. As it came up to temp some roasty malt and dark chocolate came out as did a touch of vanilla.

T: See above.

M: Oatmeal Stout smoothness coupled with a slight touch of bourbon roughness. Good balance.

O: Very nice lower abv BA stout.

Serving type: on-tap
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

12-24-2011 21:24:22 | More by GbVDave