St-Ambroise Oatmeal Stout - McAuslan Brewing

jlindros

Massachusetts

4.1/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from bottle to goblet.

A: Thick, pitch black color, dark creamy head that fades semi quickly

N: Some porter nose, chocolate malt, little coffee, a little alcohol, roasted malts, slight oat

T: Taste starts with bitter dark chocolate but not overbearing, a slight coffee, some rich malts and oats, a sweet molasses blends in the middle, some dark fruits like raisin and plum in the center, a little creaminess fills it out with some burnt brown sugar, pretty rich and complex

M: Semi thick with average carbonation but gets sticky towards the end

F: Finishes a little sweet and with some bitter dark chocolate, its hard to tell if the bitter comes from hops or earthy charred malts, but doesn't stick around for too long as it leaves you ready for more

Final thoughts: Pretty good for an oatmeal stout. Doesn't try to be overbearing, but has enough complexity. It would be a great go-to for the oatmeal stout style. Good oats, sweetness, chocolate and roasted malts, little creamy. If you haven't had it before I would recommend. Great for a darker session beer surprisingly.

Serving type: bottle

08-19-2009 02:52:04 | More by jlindros

pin

Australia

3.5/5  rDev -14.8%

05-21-2013 23:50:30 | More by pin

bcuz7

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

05-19-2013 22:26:11 | More by bcuz7

tom10101

Quebec (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -14.8%

05-19-2013 17:17:30 | More by tom10101

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-15-2013 15:38:56 | More by twenty5

Caudalie

Quebec (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -14.8%

05-10-2013 16:57:53 | More by Caudalie

nullbort

Ontario (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

05-04-2013 13:02:49 | More by nullbort

lauries444

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

04-28-2013 23:35:26 | More by lauries444

MarvinSnyder

West Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

04-23-2013 16:15:52 | More by MarvinSnyder

smartassboiler

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.7%

04-23-2013 16:15:45 | More by smartassboiler

DerekKetelaars

Ontario (Canada)

5/5  rDev +21.7%

04-22-2013 11:14:38 | More by DerekKetelaars

NorthernSoul

Saskatchewan (Canada)

4/5  rDev -2.7%

04-17-2013 22:22:06 | More by NorthernSoul

Whatup14

Quebec (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

04-17-2013 14:43:05 | More by Whatup14

AugustusRex

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

04-15-2013 01:32:35 | More by AugustusRex

beernads

Florida

4/5  rDev -2.7%

04-11-2013 06:26:52 | More by beernads

Sparky44

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -14.8%

04-04-2013 01:49:08 | More by Sparky44

Ajlvt

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.7%

04-01-2013 01:36:07 | More by Ajlvt

MaximeLanglois

Quebec (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

03-28-2013 03:37:56 | More by MaximeLanglois

onix1agr

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.7%

03-24-2013 05:18:45 | More by onix1agr

FondueVoodoo

British Columbia (Canada)

4.39/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A: Clear black cola topped with a tan billowy head, plenty of retention of variable bubbles - right to the last drop.

S: Malts with chocolate, sweet deep dark espresso with just a hint of hops on the back end.

T: Deeply toasted malts with acrid espresso and dry coco nibs. Some hops that balance the malts, the smooth malts are the shining star and the hops act like salt in a dish - they elevate and improve on the smooth rich flavour.

M: Medium body with a dryness that sticks to the palette and after taste of dark toast with just a hint of hops.

O: An excellent example of an oatmeal stout that's versatile, terrific for drinking and cooking in stews & breads. Big flavour that offers plenty to enjoy.

Serving type: bottle

03-18-2013 02:30:37 | More by FondueVoodoo

Segelstrom

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

03-14-2013 21:22:08 | More by Segelstrom

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

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

St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout has a rather thin, tan head and a very dark brown (black, really) appearance, with a good amount of lacing left behind on the glass. The aroma is just wonderful- rich, sweet, bready, candy-like malts are all there. Taste is of quite bitter, dark-roasted malts, dark chocolate, dark coffee, and some sourness. Mouthfeel is surprisingly light and somewhat watery, and St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout finishes dry, refreshing (if you can believe it), and drinkable. This is a fabulous beer, and a must-try beer!

RJT

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2013 20:18:30 | More by RonaldTheriot

IanSpindler

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev -2.7%

03-11-2013 19:03:41 | More by IanSpindler

TimeLincoln

New Brunswick (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

03-10-2013 18:45:59 | More by TimeLincoln

BrewClint

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.7%

02-27-2013 12:59:56 | More by BrewClint