optimusAlex (7), USA
does not count  Oct 5, 2007 definitely one of my favorites. originally bought it just for the name, but ended up loving the whole experience of this beer.
 I.C.suds (186), Da U.P. eh?, Michigan, USA
Apr 14, 2002 Wow! This beer has an incedible amount of flavors. First, the smooth chocolate malts followed by a super strong hop finish. Lots of aftertaste too.
TheBeerLover (1008), DC Metro Area, USA
Jan 25, 2006 Old Engine Oil pours to a jet black color with a thick tan head and a soft carbonation. The nose on this beer is rich and complex with a multitude of aromas. Big aromas of chocolate malt, coffee, caramel, and nuts marry with hints of roast. The palate is creamy and silky on the tongue with lots of big malty flavors. Flavors of dark chocolate, sweet malt, coffee, toffee, and roasty flavor fill the mouth. Old Engine Oil finishes with more big, complex malty and roasty flavors, and just slight hop bite.
Wow. This is one impressive selection and one complex, delicious, satisfying beer. The malt character of this beer is wonderful, and the silky smooth and creamy body comes from the additions of oats. Stylistically this beer almost pushes into the porter/stout category, but it really is a dark and roasty old ale, coming in at 6% abv. When poured into the glass it is jet black, but when held to the light, you see this beer is really a beautiful, bright, deep tawny brown color. I was very impressed with this one.
jedimasternick (89), Tucson, Arizona, USA
Dec 30, 2002 My personal opinion is that this is a Porter! The taste is as smooth as new engine oil (not a beer). It will not dissapoint Stout/Porter/ Dark Ale drinkers. It has a slightly sweet roasted aftertaste. Superb overall.
eraserhd10 (226), new haven, Connecticut, USA
Feb 16, 2004 Terrific beer! Robust bitters, smooth maltiness. Definite chocolatey-ness. Full bodied. Not overly intense. A pleasant pour.
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