The addition of oatmeal adds a smooth, rich body to the oatmeal stout. This beer style is dark brown to black in color. Roasted malt character is caramel-like and chocolate-like, and should be smooth and not bitter. Coffee-like roasted barley and malt aromas are prominent. This low- to medium-alcohol style is packed with darker malt flavors and a rich and oily body from oatmeal.
English-Style Oatmeal Stout
Category: Stouts
Food Pairings
- Chicken in Mole Sauce
- Aged Cheddar
- Sweet Potato Cheesecake
Commercial Examples
- Stagecoach Stout, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
- Back Road Stout, Millstream Brewing Co.
- Velvet Merlin, Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Appearance
Color
Dark Brown to Black
Clarity
Opaque
Carbonation (Visual)
Slow to Medium Rising Bubbles
Flavor/Aroma
Alcohol
Mild
Hop
Hop aroma and flavor are optional, but should not overpower the overall balance if present. Hop bitterness is medium
Malt
Coffee-like roasted barley and roasted malt aromas are prominent. Caramel-like and chocolate-like roasted malt aroma should be evident
Esters
Fruity ester flavors are very low
Phenols
Not common to style
Fermentation By-Products
Diacetyl should be absent or at extremely low levels
Sensations
Body
Mouth-Coating
Carbonation
Low to Medium
Finish Length
Medium
Attenuation
Medium
Ingredients
Hops
Kent Goldings
Malt
Pale, Flaked Oats, Chocolate, Victory, Crystal, Black Roasted Barley
Water
Varies
Yeast
Ale
