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Bad Mother Shucker

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Roasted malt intensity meets a subtle brininess from fresh Louisiana oysters, added during the final brewing stage. Pale, caramel, roasted and chocolate malts form the base, Willamette hops give a hoppy kick and oats a smooth, full-bodied finish. The recipe came from Baton Rouge homebrewer Kerry Dale Yoes, who won an Abita contest in 2010. It ran as a limited release in 2012 and 2013 before it was bottled and renamed in 2015.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedhoppychocolate
roasted
hoppy
chocolate
caramel
malty
salty
Aroma
Roasted malt and dark chocolate dominate the nose, supported by subtle coffee and cocoa notes.
also:coffee,dark fruit
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bad Mother Shucker

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to black in color, with a dense crema that clings persistently to the glass. The beer presents itself opaque and rich, with excellent head retention and fine carbonation that supports a creamy mouthfeel throughout the pour.

deep brown-blackdense persistent headopaquefine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt and dark chocolate dominate the nose, supported by subtle coffee and cocoa notes. The Willamette hops introduce a measured herbal spice, while the oyster adjunct contributes a faint mineral and briny character that adds an unusual savory dimension without overpowering the traditional stout aromatics.

roasted maltdark chocolateherbal hop spicesubtle brine

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced roasted grain and chocolate intensity, evolving into caramel sweetness mid-palate. Bitterness from the 45 IBUs arrives deliberately rather than aggressively, balanced by the oats' smooth character and the oyster's mineral salinity, which creates an intriguing savory undercurrent throughout.

roasted grainmilk chocolatecaramel sweetnessmineral salinitybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with roasted and coffee notes extending into a subtle briny aftertaste. The full body and oat component provide a creamy texture that persists pleasantly without becoming cloying.

dry lingeringcoffee notescreamy texture
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
85
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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About Oyster Stout

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What is a Oyster Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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