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Free State Oatmeal Stout

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RATINGS: 154   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.5   IBU: 42   EST. CALORIES: 183   ABV: 6.1%
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Full body and a well rounded flavor comes from a foundation of seven different grains. The oats add a special silky texture that complements the roasted malts. The rich malty flavor is spiced with plenty of Northern Brewer and Fuggles hops for balance.


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3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
bobbyberbiglia (139) - Kansas City, Missouri, USA - MAY 15, 2013
12oz Bottle A - Pours black with a one finger tan head. Good lacing. S - Roasted malt and cocoa. T - Nice malt structure without being overpowering. Chewy brownie. Bittering hops. Light/medium bodied. Crisp carbonation. Smooth texture with a mildly bitter finish. O - Quality sessionalbe stout.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Drake (6503) - Ivy, Virginia, USA - MAY 6, 2013
12 ounce bottle. Pours a very dark brown color with a thin creamy tan head. Good head retention. Aroma of nuts, roasted malts, oats and mild vegetal hops. The taste is roasted malts, chocolate, coffee, nuts, bitter hops. Medium bodied. Solid.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
sm5561 (118) - Kansas City, Alabama, USA - MAY 5, 2013
Pours black with two finger dense beige head. The aroma is malty, typical stout aroma. The taste is roasted malts and oatmeal. It’s kind of thin but with a nice creamy texture.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Theydon_Bois (2957) - The ’Sham, Surrey, ENGLAND - MAY 5, 2013
Bottle big thanks to Wigman DW, split on split on the 300kph tasting on Train 9116 to Brussels, 26/04/13. Mid black with a good sized tan head. Nose is dark malt, rubber, honey, brown sugars. Taste comprises light roast malt, touch of honey, toffee fudge, molasses. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, dry roasty finale. Decent enough stout.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Ed5388 (521) - Forked River, New Jersey, USA - APR 29, 2013
12oz bottle. Pours a very deep brown/black color with small tan head. Aroma of mild toasted malts, hints of chocolate, and some nuttiness. Taste is much the same. Chocolate, mild roasted coffee, and a light nuttiness.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
mikemccarthy (87) - Huntington, West Virginia, USA - MAR 26, 2013
Pours an inky black with a thin, tan head that stays. Decent lacing. Aroma is dryly malty. Silky but slightly effervescent mouthfeel. Subtle hop flavor balanced by roasted malts. Good finish. Very nice. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for the Daystrom M-5

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
TomDecapolis (4222) - Lawrence, Kansas, USA - FEB 19, 2013
Pours a deep brown with amber notes and a creamy light tan head. Aroma of milk chocolate, caramel and honey roasted nuts. Flavor of roasted malt, dark chocolate, nuts and caramel.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
AlanRyker (44) - - JAN 23, 2013
Quintessential oatmeal stout. Pours black with a beige head. Very smooth mouthfeel. Sweet on the outset, but no cloying aftertaste. Instead finishes char bitter, that typical oat bitterness. If you like oatmeal stouts, you’ll like this. If not, you won’t.

3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
kambei70 (303) - - JAN 13, 2013
Good dark color. Slight hops smell. Slight cocoa and vanilla tastes. Okay. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
peteinSD (958) - San Diego, California, USA - JAN 11, 2013
Bottle from Bob - thanks! Black pour with a substantial, rocky tan head. Aroma is oats, grain, roast, light coffee, and minimal malt sweetness on the finish. Taste is clean oats and roast with a slightly char character followed by some coffee, chocolate, and light hop bitterness. Smooth, airy mouthfeel. Great beer.


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