AleStout

Oatmeal Stout

A very dark, full-bodied, roasty, malty ale with a complementary oatmeal flavor. Generally between sweet and dry stouts in sweetness. Variations exist, from fairly sweet to quite dry. The level of bitterness also varies, as does the oatmeal impression. Light use of oatmeal may give a certain silkiness of body and richness of flavor, while heavy use of oatmeal can be fairly intense in flavor with an almost oily mouthfeel. When judging, allow for differences in interpretation.

Alcohol
4.2 - 5.9% ABV
3.3 - 4.7% ABW
IBU
25 - 40
International Bitterness Units
Color
22 - 40 SRM
43 - 79 EBC
Gravity
OG: 1.048 - 1.065
FG: 1.01 - 1.018

Appearance & Mouthfeel

Color
Medium brown to black in color. Thick, creamy, persistent tan- to brown-colored head. Can be opaque (if not, it should be clear).
Clarity
Medium brown to black in color. Thick, creamy, persistent tan- to brown-colored head. Can be opaque (if not, it should be clear).
Body
Medium-full to full body, smooth, silky, sometimes an almost oily slickness from the oatmeal. Creamy. Medium to medium-high carbonation.

Aroma & Flavor

Malt
Mild roasted grain aromas, often with a coffee-like character. A light sweetness can imply a coffee-and-cream impression. Fruitiness should be low to medium. Diacetyl medium-low to none. Hop aroma low to none (UK varieties most common). A light oatmeal aroma is optional. Medium sweet to medium dry palate, with the complexity of oats and dark roasted grains present. Oats can add a nutty, grainy or earthy flavor. Dark grains can combine with malt sweetness to give the impression of milk chocolate or coffee with cream. Medium hop bitterness with the balance toward malt. Diacetyl medium-low to none. Hop flavor medium-low to none.

Technical Specs (Plato)

Original Gravity11.9 - 15.9 °P
Final Gravity2.6 - 4.6 °P