Dragonmead Reverend Fred's Oatmeal Stout - Dragonmead Microbrewery

tectactoe

Michigan

4.04/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Had at the Dragonmead brewery in Warren as a part of a five-brew flight. Pours a very black color, completely opaque with a fuzzy, dark-khaki colored head that retains fairly well. Aroma consists of a heavy load of roasted malts with maybe a touch of smoked malt, too; oats and grains abound, along with a hint of woodiness and a slight mocha-java vibe. The taste was even better than expected - a good dose of roasted malts lead the way into a burnt and slightly smokey profile. Dark coffee beans and hints of bitter chocolate jump out, but one flavor rains supreme - the OATS! This is, without a doubt, an "oatmeal" stout. The oat flavor is heavy, heavy, heavy, and it's certainly a good thing. Dry, rustic oats coat the palate, also giving plenty of almost wheaty, grainy flavor. Very creamy on the mouth (which I'm guessing is also from the amount of oats used). I don't taste too many hops in this one, although a touch of bitterness is certain there. Carbonation was nice, mellow enough to not distract, but it really brought the flavors out.

This was a tasty oatmeal stout, and probably the best beer I've had from Dragonmead, although they don't really give it very much competition for the top spot. It's a shame that the only place you can get this is the brewery... I'd rather see this bottled over Crown Jewels or Erik the Red.

Serving type: on-tap

09-16-2012 02:27:22 | More by tectactoe

HisBoyElroy

Michigan

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-23-2013 21:59:39 | More by HisBoyElroy

zonker17

Illinois

4/5  rDev -0.7%

02-20-2013 01:24:36 | More by zonker17

VernonKell

Michigan

4/5  rDev -0.7%

11-15-2012 22:32:53 | More by VernonKell

Kerrie

Michigan

3/5  rDev -25.6%

11-11-2012 02:09:50 | More by Kerrie

Rostie

Michigan

4/5  rDev -0.7%

01-19-2012 11:08:16 | More by Rostie

Goldfoot

Michigan

4/5  rDev -0.7%

12-16-2011 16:54:02 | More by Goldfoot

IlPostino

Michigan

5/5  rDev +24.1%

12-04-2011 16:05:20 | More by IlPostino

LilBeerDoctor

New York

3.53/5  rDev -12.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Reviewed on 6/19/2010. On nitro tap at the brewery. Pours black with a thick tan head. Aroma of smoky malt, roasted malt, and burnt notes. Flavor of solid, robust roasted malt and some smoky undertones. Pretty tasty and one of the better Dragonmead beers of the night.

Serving type: nitro-tap

12-23-2010 23:24:47 | More by LilBeerDoctor

StargherKing

Indiana

4.33/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

By far my favorite of the (admittedly small number of) beers I tasted during my visit to Michigan. Dark black in color, completely opaque. Cappucino colored head, and scents of roasted coffee, cocoa, and toffee. Taste was slightly bitter, with the coffee and cocoa coming out full force. Mouthfeel was thick and rich, smooth and creamy. Drinkability was good, though the ABV was certainly noticable before long. A perfectly competant example of the style.

Serving type: nitro-tap

05-23-2007 01:46:07 | More by StargherKing

mcallister

Ohio

3.7/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Dead black with a great mocha head that leaves sticky lace all the way down the glass. Nice!

Chocolate, oaty, coffee goodness. Somewhat subdued toffee and a smidgeon of vanilla. Dark fruits as well.

Chocolate is much dark and more bitter than the nose would indicate. Good amount of vanilla and caramel. A currant of both red and black varieties are present as well as black coffee and granola. Tannins are noticeable in the finish. Thick, creamy silk mouthfeel.

Serving type: on-tap

05-01-2007 20:24:19 | More by mcallister

DrJay

Massachusetts

3.88/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Enjoyed at the brewpub. Black with no highlights topped by a dense, dark brown head that fell quickly. Just a bit of lacing. The aroma was very roasted, some coffee, with caramel and dark chocolate. Mild flavour with low bitterness, some caramel sweetness and some roasted barley. Medium/full bodied with some oaty slickness and very low carbonation. The body felt a little dead overall. A solid beer, just not one of my favourites at Dragonmead.

Serving type: nitro-tap

12-27-2006 02:19:56 | More by DrJay

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.63/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On tap at the brewery. Medium-thin for an oatmeal stout. In a word, roasty,in smell and taste, and enjoyable on that dimension alone. Quite nitro.Will look for bottle sometime, or cask..Black colour. Tad of coffee, low lace compared to the rest of the product line.

Serving type: on-tap

06-29-2006 04:09:37 | More by northyorksammy

walleye

Michigan

2.73/5  rDev -32.3%
look: 5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

from the tap at the brewery. poured dark brown to black with a brown head. aroma sour cherries, malts, caramel, choc. malts as it warmed along with raisins. flavor plum choc. brown sugar,dark cherries, was a little watery, but not to bad. I have had better oatmeals

Serving type: nitro-bottle

02-01-2006 23:58:19 | More by walleye

Frozensoul327

Michigan

4.58/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Solid. A great beer from Dragonmead, they should really bottle this stuff. Poured out to a dark black color, with almost the consistancy of what I would imagine black milk to look like. Medium low carbonation. Short lived brown creamy head. Smell was fantastic, with aromas of grain, oats, malt and a touch of coffee and sweetness. Flavor was exactly the same; coffee, caramel, grain, malt and a cream-like all came together in near perfect harmony. Mouthfeel was thick and chewy. Yum. High level of drinkability. If you see me at Dragonmead, odds are this will be in my glass. Highly Recommended.

Serving type: on-tap

10-16-2005 22:51:16 | More by Frozensoul327

bozebus17

Michigan

4.55/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a very dark brown but I wouldn't quite call it black. It starts out with a thick tan head that is gone before the beer. is.

This one smells as you would expect it to, the roasted malt and oats are obvious. I wish they made glade plug-ins with this scent.

This beer will rock your palette. The roasted malt attacks you. You can really notice the oats in this beer, the strong sweetness that kicks in won't let you ignore it.

It felt velvety smooth but not overwhelmingly thick. It was very chewy.

For a heavier style the drinkability of the Reverend is great. It goes down easy and leaves you begging for more. Bless the folks at Dragonmead for making this one.

Serving type: nitro-tap

04-24-2005 15:18:42 | More by bozebus17

proc

Michigan

4.4/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Oatmeal stouts are fast on their way to becoming my favorite style (look out IPA's). This offerering from Dragonmead is outstanding. Poured out to a jet black color in the glass, par for the style. Aroma of roasted malt is at the forefront. The taste is superb, with all the goodness of malt, hops and that slight sweetness that seems to be present in oatmeal stouts. Yum.

Serving type: on-tap

11-03-2003 13:22:51 | More by proc

stoutman

Michigan

4.68/5  rDev +16.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

One word - ENJOYABLE. We all know oatmeal was used for nutritive qualities, but this effort imparts a fullness of body and flavor rarely found elsewhere. The cask-conditioning, served at room temperature, adds to the milkshake like look and flavor. Strong roasted flavors and a great balance of dryness and malt.

Serving type: nitro-tap

10-19-2002 18:38:39 | More by stoutman

putnam

Michigan

4.58/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This here is a real ale. Black, soft, creamy, dry. The grey/brown foam paints the inside of the glass with one coat. It's all texture. Sure, coffee, cream and a breath of bitter chocolate appear, but the real story is the velvet feel it posesses. Seductive. Seamless. Natural. Float away on a pillow of this beer.

Serving type: nitro-tap

10-17-2002 19:00:09 | More by putnam