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Hauling Oats Oatmeal Stout

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A roasty, easy-drinking stout with oatmeal smoothness — the kind of dark beer that converts people who think they don't like dark beer. Coffee and chocolate notes without the weight.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
toasty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted barley and cocoa powder, followed by gentle coffee grounds and a subtle toasted grain sweetness.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hauling Oats Oatmeal Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to nearly black in the glass, with excellent opacity and a fine, tan head that clings persistently to the sides. The dense foam displays good retention and fine lacing on the way down. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

deep brown-blackopaquepersistent tan headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted barley and cocoa powder, followed by gentle coffee grounds and a subtle toasted grain sweetness. Oatmeal adds a soft, cereal-like smoothness without any harsh char. No hop aroma is apparent; the character remains malt-focused and approachable.

roasted barleycocoa, coffeetoasted grainsoft oatmeal note

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and creamy, with roasted malt flavors carrying chocolate and light coffee notes without astringency. Oatmeal contributes body and a silky mouthfeel that belies the low ABV. Bitterness remains restrained at 30 IBU, allowing sweetness and richness to balance throughout the mid-palate.

creamy, smoothroasted chocolate-coffeegentle bitternessfull mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with lingering cocoa and a dry, toasted grain fade. No harsh edges or overstay; the beer refreshes rather than weighs.

clean, drycocoa faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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 Oatmeal Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Oatmeal 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.

Finding a similar Oatmeal Stout

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, smooth, rich character as Hauling Oats Oatmeal Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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