Drake's Crude - Erie Brewing Co.

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rAvg: 3.72
pDev: 11.56%
Reviews: 72
Hads: 28

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Erie Brewing Co.

Pennsylvania, United States

Style | ABV
Oatmeal Stout | 6.90% ABV

Availability: Winter. bottle (61), on-tap (10), nitro-tap (1).

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Reviews by psuKinger:

psuKinger

Pennsylvania

3.15/5 rDev -15.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Bottle poured into my generic curved-rim pint glass. I've had this beer on draft at a bar once before. I liked it. I didn't love it. We'll see how the bottle fairs here.

A: Poured a deep dark dark brown (*almost* black) with virtually no head or carbonation visible. I don't want my oatmeal stout to be heavily carbonated, but the complete lack of *pop* when the bottle released and absence of all bubbles on the pour concerns me.

S: The smell is robust, with roasted malts and a stronger-than-average scent of chocolate readily apparent. I pick up on maybe a touch of coffee as well.

T: Roasted flavors are pronounced. Any "oatmeal" flavor is understated and doesn't arrive until later in the taste. This beer is thinner and "more watery" than I would have expected it to be. That makes it fairly quaffable, but not terribly interesting/memorable. I also can't get past the fact that I think this bottle is a little flat. The "thinness" coupled with the lack of carbonation is detracting for me.

M: Surprisingly light in the mouth, this beer doesn't finish with a strong coating, either.

D: Light and smooth, quite drinkable, but overall this beer lacks any *punch* to it. I'm underwhelmed by it.

Serving type: bottle

03-18-2011 02:14:57 | More by psuKinger

More User Reviews:

twiggamortis420

Texas

3.26/5 rDev -12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25

12 oz bottle courtesy of tommyguz pours a rich black color with a small tan head. Not much for retention or lace.

Nose is chocolate, black licorice and a little bit of herbal hops. Mildly sweet and has a decent malty aroma.

Taste has a little more oatmeal cookie flavor than the aroma would indicate. More chocolate, less anise and cleans up pretty nice on the finish. Mouthfeel is a bit watery though and not as silky/creamy as most of the style. Pretty easy to drink though. Has a bit of a root beer quality Im not overly fond of...Id probably drink again if someone gave it to me.

Serving type: bottle

06-08-2013 00:03:59 | More by twiggamortis420

bob_d_j

Michigan

4/5 rDev +7.5%

06-05-2013 20:30:08 | More by bob_d_j

Kimbo1318

New York

4.25/5 rDev +14.2%

05-27-2013 13:56:36 | More by Kimbo1318

VikeMan

Pennsylvania

4.5/5 rDev +21%

05-04-2013 16:53:07 | More by VikeMan

schaffer9252

New York

3/5 rDev -19.4%

05-04-2013 14:30:07 | More by schaffer9252

civicm87

New York

3/5 rDev -19.4%

05-01-2013 23:05:32 | More by civicm87

Pillowburn

Indiana

3.5/5 rDev -5.9%

04-22-2013 05:29:02 | More by Pillowburn

wac9

Pennsylvania

4.1/5 rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

wow just wonderful for 6.9 it doesnt taste that strong just a great oatmeal stout very dark as night and a smooth taste you will love it taste some chocolTE NOT OVER POWERING a great beer puts a major smile on my face pour it in to a glass lookslikea black hole doesnt tasteasstrong some oatmeal stouts this this a must have

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2013 01:03:12 | More by wac9