Overcast Espresso Stout - Oakshire Brewing

coastiefish

Oregon

3.98/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

22 OZ'R poured into pint glass (happily shared with katelovesbeer)

A- Rich opaque dark brown, inviting creamy foamy one finger head that dwindles.

S- Molasses, espresso beans

T- Hints of soapy in the finish.

M- Nice smooth silky body with a little weight to it. Full. Pleasurably slick.

D- Very quaffable!

Serving type: bottle

12-29-2010 00:15:44 | More by coastiefish

Vancoubeer

Washington

3.85/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I have tried this in the past and I hate coffee but my palette has changed. It pours our black and thin but very dark. The foam was a dark brown color and it disappeared almost instantly. Held up to light nothing gets through. The smell, perhaps this is too cold, is coffee. That is it. Not much else going on here. Not that strong. I wonder how old this bottle is. The flavor is delicious. The coffee is more subtle. This has to have aged for just a bit but long enough for some of the flavors to taper down. Basically you get the coffee, burnt ashy malts, smokiness and a hint of chocolate. For the mouthfeel I was a bit let down. This is thin for an oatmeal stout. It is a low alcoholic stout so I would imagine it to be a bit thin, on the medium side of beer mouthfeel but with that low carbonation the flavors linger and and I like that. Overall this is a good beer. I wonder what its like fresh? This bottle has to be a bit older but I like it and since I live near Oregon, I can get this really cheap. Its worth the price. I'll get it again if I want a dark low end beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-04-2012 06:47:32 | More by Vancoubeer

corylew

Oregon

3.78/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Had on tap at Block 15 in a cute little coffee mug. Nice touch.

Smells strong of coffee, and I'm not talking like they took Folgers and cold brewed it then dumped the slurry in the tank. These guys actually grind their own espresso and put it in the batch. (For reference, look up Issaqua Cafe Frog.) The small malt backbone that gently shines through matches well with the roast of the coffee, causing a blend between the coffee bean and barley flavors.

Tastes like a solid stout and an accent of coffee. The coffee really comes through stronger in the nose.

Mouthfeel is where it's at. This stuff packs a ton of flavor without a heavy body. This part is what I love about this beer. I finished the mug without feeling fulll and immediately wanted another.

Overall, this beer is definitely a favorite of mine, and a big favorite of the locals. For a reason.

Serving type: on-tap

09-19-2011 04:05:23 | More by corylew

Airyk12

Oregon

3.6/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a growler at a tasting.

Poured a thick black color with a small bubbly tan head.
Strong espresso, with hints of chocolate and dark cherries in the nose.
Tastes like drinking a mocha, but with overwhelming roasted and coffee flavors. Hints of hoppiness and chocolate.
Smooth, with a heavy stout mouthfeel.
I could drink one of these, but not many more. The standout coffee flavor may appeal to coffee freaks, but other than that, it is not much of a session.

Serving type: growler

02-14-2011 05:43:32 | More by Airyk12

BeerTwigs

New York

3.68/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Served from a bottle into an imperial pint glass. This beer is really dark - a dark brown to almost black. It has a nice tanish brown head which leaves a nice lacing. Aroma is dominated by coffee and chocolate hints. The mouthfeel is smooth and creamy with light carbonation. This beer has a lot of flavor with sweet malts and dark coffee. Overall this beer has a lot of flavor and is pretty drinkable. I would recommend trying this beer.

Serving type: bottle

08-31-2012 00:57:17 | More by BeerTwigs

mvforegonian

Oregon

5/5  rDev +29.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Tried it at Oakshire Brewing! Poured from tap into a pint glass. According to the brewmaster there is one shot of espresso per pint. Aroma was full of coffee and malty subtleties. The pour and appearance was dark and lent to the richness to come. This brew is creamy, sweet, and has a wonderful hop middle that is not to be messed with. This brew is a perfect marriage of coffee and beer aka Oregon greatness!

Serving type: on-tap

06-09-2011 19:24:09 | More by mvforegonian

katelovesbeer

Oregon

3.95/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 22oz into a pint glass (shared with coastiefish)

Appearance: Quite dark, rich brown color, and poured 'thick' but not too thick. Very thin off-white head (I wish there was more of it).

Smell: The roastiness comes first, followed by very obvious [and sweet] coffee notes. In fact, the coffee smells more like a mocha, with the sweet and chocolately undertones which suits the roasty malt far more than I expected.

Taste: First comes sharp bitter brought on by espresso [not so much hops] at the front of the tongue. Then a big roast flavor followed by sweet chocolate malt come next. The beer achieves a good balance of legit stout with the right espresso flavor notes. I can't seem to get over the sweetness of both the smell and taste- it works surprisingly well!

Mouthfeel: slick, medium-heavy weight. Think the weight of an oatmeal stout with the sweetness of malt and chocolate adding a little slick.

Drinkability: Great, if you love coffee. The bitterness from the espresso as opposed to hops is a fun and different spin. The stoutness of the beer makes it a sturdy drink. Not sure if I could drink more than one pint because of its unique taste- however I am surely enjoying this one pint!

Serving type: bottle

12-29-2010 00:19:42 | More by katelovesbeer

amandebates

Illinois

3.7/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A: Thick dark black with a light brown head that laces slightly on the glass.
S: Smells like what it's called: espresso. Great, fresh roasted coffee smell.
T: Rich roasted malt sweetness, some chocolate and toasty coffee with a nice balance of bitterness.
M: Appropriately thick for the style and not too sticky. Good level of carbonation.
D: It's easy to finish the 24oz, but not much more...

(review based on notes from tasting on Feb 1, 2011)

Serving type: on-tap

03-11-2011 02:57:33 | More by amandebates

chezztone

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Very dark, sweet, thick, coffeeish and chocolatey. For some reason the other reviewers didn't seem to take to this beer but we think it's a fine coffee stout. Well worth seeking out although probably only available in Oregon. We had it at the Atlantis Lounge at Mississippi Pizza--(highly recommended), the Dublin Pub and a coffeehouse in the EcoTrust building in the Pearl.

Serving type: on-tap

03-02-2009 02:03:35 | More by chezztone

befamous7

Oregon

4.18/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

If you are in the market for an Espresso/Coffee Stout I strongly suggest this beer. The smell doesn't give off a strong coffee/espresso aroma, if anything I get a little bit of hops. The taste is great, good espresso taste which goes down very smooth. I am getting a nice creamy head and average lacing.

Serving type: bottle

03-14-2011 01:21:16 | More by befamous7