Stoudts Barrel Aged Fat Dog Stout

Poured real dark and oily with a thin tan head. It smelled like the usual, heavy stout with chocolate and coffee hints but had a mildly lofty oatmeal scent as well. The taste was pretty much right on with the smell, and it went down extremely smooth for how heavy it was. Definitely a great stout.

iowaherkeye brought this guy, and it ruled. Black pour with a tan head. Coffee, caramel, toffee aroma. Flavor was oak, vanilla, coffee, caramel, light citrus, whiskey. Finishes very lightly boozy. Not over barreled, and lets the great beer below shine. Breweries take note.

Black with a beige head that had amazing retention and lacing. Smell was of oak, vanilla, cream, and dark chocolate. Taste was whiskey and oak flavored with some smoke and coffee. Very smooth tasting barrel aged beer. Body and carbonation are both medium. As previously mentioned, this was very smooth, I’d drink this again. Thanks to iowaherkeye for sharing.

Pours opaque and virtually black in color. A foamy, tan colored head is small, but shows good retention. Cobweb lacing marks the glass well. Aromas include big time dark chocolate notes, molasses, figs, and a pervasive whsky element. Likewise, flavors are big and chocolatey, with sweet, dark fruits lending depth. The whiskey note is a touch warm and sour, which seems to undermine the purpose of the oatmeal, which is to smooth things out. Medium-full bodied and very smooth, this is quite drinkable for a big beer. Overall, it is very good, but I just don’t think the barrel aging does this oatmeal stout many favors.

2006-ish bottle. Blackish pour with a light head. Aroma of light chocolate, roast and wood. Flavor is a bit woody with some vanilla and light chocolate. A bit creamy and softer than most imperial stouts, but dull overall. Disappointing - original fat dog is pretty good, but this fails to match the base beer.