This Top Ten Oatmeal Stout list is from the
results of the 2012 U.S. Open Beer Championship, GABF, and the World
Beer Cup.
1. Buffalo Sweat Stout -
Tallgrass Brewing
2. Alaskan Stout – Alaskan Brewing Company
3. Back Road Stout - Millstream Brewing Co
4. Velvet Merkin - Firestone Walker Brewing
5. Oatmeal Stout - Gella's Diner and Lb. Brewing
6. Stumblers Stout - Columbia River Brewing
7. Naked Oat Stout - Rock Bottom College Park
8. Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout - Anderson Valley Brewing
9. Oatmeal Stout - Crabtree Brewing
10. Stagecoach Stout - Figueroa Mountain Brewing
Oatmeal Stout
Oatmeal stouts include oatmeal in their grist, resulting in a
pleasant, full flavor and a smooth profile that is rich without
being grainy. A roasted malt character which is caramel like and
chocolate like should be evident — smooth and not bitter. Coffee
like roasted barley and roasted malt aromas (chocolate and nut like)
are prominent. Bitterness is moderate, not high. Hop flavor and
aroma are optional but should not overpower the overall balance if
present. This is a medium- to full-bodied beer, with minimal fruity
esters. Diacetyl should be absent or at extremely low levels.
OG: 1.038-1.056
FG: 1.008-1.020
Alcohol by Weight: 3.0-4.8%
IBU: 20-40
Color SRM: 20+
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