Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout - Flying Dog Brewery

SolipsismalCat

Pennsylvania

3.53/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a pint glass.

A: Clear dark red-brown with giant three-finger, tan, creamy head that lasted a long time. Great lacing.

S: Roasted malt. Mild.

T: Light to moderate sweetness and light bitterness. Very roasted taste. Simple flavor profile.

M: Medium bodied with soft carbonation. Kind of watery.

O: Fairly average English stout here.

Serving type: bottle

12-20-2012 02:20:35 | More by SolipsismalCat

AL89BR

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

05-15-2013 16:21:01 | More by AL89BR

drgonzo2k2

California

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

05-11-2013 15:20:57 | More by drgonzo2k2

harrylee773

Illinois

4/5  rDev +7.5%

05-10-2013 02:03:38 | More by harrylee773

SirWalkAbout

Texas

4/5  rDev +7.5%

05-09-2013 20:49:39 | More by SirWalkAbout

bh123

California

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

05-09-2013 04:57:17 | More by bh123

firstlighthiker

Tennessee

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

05-09-2013 03:11:22 | More by firstlighthiker

dalepryor

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

05-07-2013 21:27:04 | More by dalepryor

pirmannt1

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

05-05-2013 20:04:12 | More by pirmannt1

plaid75

New York

4.1/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On draft at The Lark, East Northport, NY.

Poured a deep black hue with a one half finger frothy tan head. There was decent retention and lacing.

The smell featured roasted barley and the typical accompanying aromas.

The taste consisted of an upfront roastiness tempered by a touch of caramel but with a finishing smoke and charcoal.

The mouthfeel was typical of the style.

Overall a tasty well crafted stout.

Serving type: nitro-tap

05-02-2013 23:20:46 | More by plaid75

ilikebeer03

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

05-02-2013 16:49:37 | More by ilikebeer03

Jadjunk

Georgia

3.64/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

"Proceeds benefit Chesapeake Bay Oyster Restoration. Brewed with Rappahannock River Oysters." Brewed in the style of an Oyster Stout, available exclusively in the Shock And Awe Variety Pack.

Poured from a 12 oz. bottle to a pint glass. Served north of 56º Fahrenheit.

(Appearance) Pours a billowing medium brown head of a very active foamy consistency. Retention is slightly above average and holds steady when it thickens to a moderate smooth foam. Body color is a dark brown, still slightly translucent even at the thickest points. Carbonation is active and plentiful. Not a bad stout appearance, but it has its shortcomings. 3.75

(Smell) Aroma consists of medium roasted caramel, semi-sweet chocolate, a mild butter character compliments a subtle bread malt profile overall. A tame hop aroma with a mild dry yeast acidity. The oyster character comes through only in small traces but does add a touch of welcome complexity to this beer. 3.5

(Taste) A much more pronounced roasted char front with a moderate chocolate malt sweetness and a pronounced dry finish. Only a touch of oyster flavor carries through for a slight oceanic touch and accents the chocolate notes. The flavor is overall a lot rougher than the aroma gave off with much sharper roasted grain notes, and less emphasis on the coffee and chocolate accents. Also shallow was a solid malt body. The roasted malt could have toned down a touch to bring more attention to the oysters, or the latter upgraded with the malt sweetness to meet a more concentrated balance. 3.5

(Mouthfeel) Very smooth with a mildly creamy, oily slick carbonation presence. A burnt malt profile accents an otherwise mild dry finish. Medium bodied for an English Oyster Stout, medium/heavy bodied overall. Alcohol presence is mild/medium. The textures for this beer are quite fine for the style. 4.25

(Overall) English & oyster stouts are growing on me big time, but my demand for either better balanced or more complex stouts comes with this change. I liked the potential that this beer had, but questioned the importance of the overly smoky, charred specialty malt profile to compare with the oyster inclusions, it seemed they were inevitably in conflict. The residual sweetness was rather mellow for this beer but overall I think that the oyster character was a much shallower player in this beer than it could have been. I can't admit to regretting purchasing the pack for this beer. 3.75

Flying Dog Brewery's
Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout
3.64/5.00

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2013 01:53:36 | More by Jadjunk

DaKur

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +14.2%

05-01-2013 00:50:03 | More by DaKur

Segelstrom

Pennsylvania

4.11/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - poured onto frozen tumbler to a nice foamy head that was well maintained

S - no oysters here. nice hoppy aroma

T - I've had a few oyster stouts and didn't like any of them. this was different, notes of chocolate and smoke w/ no scent of oysters. smooth and flavorful.

M - good level of carbonation. Smooth

O - never been too impressed w/ flying dog beers. This was different. definitely buy again

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 23:47:52 | More by Segelstrom

mixed_master7

Florida

4/5  rDev +7.5%

04-30-2013 23:09:35 | More by mixed_master7

BRD14

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +14.2%

04-29-2013 01:56:42 | More by BRD14

BeerYoss

Pennsylvania

3.78/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

served in a goblet

Appearance - opaque, tiny bubbled, 1 finger, tan head quickly dissipates. no lacing.

Smell - Light and refreshing. slightly briny. roasted malts. inviting smell

Taste - warm chocolate up front and a seawater finish. the flavors go together fairly well but there is an abruptness in the transition.

Mouthfeel - light on the tongue throughout, bordering on watery. the lightness balances the warm flavors relatively well. tongue remains tingly from the carbonation

Overall - good overall brew. refreshing with some interesting flavors.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 01:13:20 | More by BeerYoss

WVbeergeek

Ohio

3.23/5  rDev -13.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3

Pours a dark rich black depths of hell tone with a light tan head, even lights up the room with the hop of pearls trapped in your oyster however, I have find myself an approachable roasted malt accented stout. Aroma has hints of sea salt and mineral water with an earthy dark roast character, flavor wise we dive into the mix of dark roasted malt bitterness with a soft chocolate blanket and salty earth notes. A bit one dimensional but a drinkable version of a dry stout. Mouthfeel is medium thin at times compared to other bigger stouts on the market this isn't trying to be that, it's a middle of the road oyster infused dark beer. That's really my overall impression.

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2013 05:28:01 | More by WVbeergeek

Swosu19

Oklahoma

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

04-26-2013 02:44:27 | More by Swosu19

gnikola

Serbia

4/5  rDev +7.5%

04-25-2013 19:53:22 | More by gnikola

smartassboiler

Illinois

3/5  rDev -19.4%

04-23-2013 16:13:47 | More by smartassboiler

TonyT013

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +14.2%

04-23-2013 03:08:36 | More by TonyT013

UltimateLivewire

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

04-22-2013 03:16:11 | More by UltimateLivewire

RWLawman

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

04-21-2013 21:57:45 | More by RWLawman

Mojoman8561

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

04-21-2013 13:09:04 | More by Mojoman8561