St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout

4.3/5

AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20

11.5 ounce bottle, no bottle date. Pours extremely dark brown color with a nice 2 finger dense dark tan head with incredible retention that reduces to a fairly thick cap that lasts. A nice amount of lacing clings to the glass as well. Aromas of big dark chocolate, rich caramel, toffee, roasted malt, roasted nuts, cream, and coffee. Great aromas here with nice strength and balance. Quite a bit different than oatmeal stouts I have had in the past. Taste of big chocolate, caramel, roasted malt, nuttiness, oats, coffee, and spiciness. Fair amount of bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of chocolate, caramel, nuttiness, and spicy hops. Medium carbonation and body; with a very nice and creamy mouthfeel. No alcohol noticed at all; very smooth to drink. Overall this is one of the best oatmeal stouts I have ever had. Excellent and inviting aromas with a robust flavor profile, and yet it is only 5%.

A session gravity stout that does not cut corners on flavor. Very impressed with this one.