<i>Draught at the brewpub. </i> Dark black. Sweet and thick, fruity with raw mouthfeel and notes of licorice. Lots of molasses, corn flakes and unfermentables. Way too sweet. Not good at all.

<i>Draught, at the brewery</i><br /><br />My first impression of the name was "why bother with the oatmeal?" Shows what I know. This really is an imperial oatmeal stout, not an imperial stout. Black in colour. Light, roasty aroma with a hint of chocolate. Full, soft body. A little bit roasty. Mild bitterness. I need more time to adapt to the concept but that’s okay because it’s very good beer.

<b>Date:</b> 10/13/2007<br /> <b>Mode:</b> Draft<br /> <b>Source:</b> Brewfest, GABF<br /> <br /> black, fine beige head, sweet dark chocolate aroma, creamy body, rich malt flavor, lots of chocolate enhanced by dark caramel sweetness, light roasted, <br /> <br /> <b>Aroma:</b> 7/10; <b>Appearance:</b> 7/10; <b>Flavor:</b> 8/10; <b>Palate:</b> 8/10; <b>Overall:</b> 16/20<br /> <b>Rating:</b> 3.9/5.0<br /><b>Drinkability:</b> 8/10<br /> <b>Score:</b> **4<br />

On tap at the 2007 GABF: Pours an oily opaque with a dense, frothy, light brown head. Aroma of some sweet dark chocolate, caramel and raisins. Body starts with a good viscosity and sweet, sticky mouthfeel along with notes of dark fruits, caramel and chocolate. Finishes smooth with a touch of light fruity tartness. A pretty good imperial stout.

Dark oily color with nice tan head & short lacing. Nose of piney & chocolatey with roast & astringency. Taste is a little dry & astringent too. Subtle soy sauce. Finishes balanced, ashy and palmic. hmmmm.