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Dark chocolate and a hint of coffee sit on roasted malt in this oatmeal stout, with a velvety, oat-rich texture and a smooth finish. A touch of bitterness (50 IBU) answers at 7% ABV. Chocolate malt, roasted barley and oats shape the grist, Nugget is the only hop, and Oatis has been in Ninkasi's year-round lineup since 2009.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 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
chocolateroastedcoffee
chocolate
roasted
coffee
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
Cocoa and roasted malt dominate the nose, with a subtle coffee undertone that emerges after the first impression.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oatis

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in the glass, with an opaque, impenetrable body that speaks to roasted grain and oat content. A dense, tan head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a soft, creamy visual character.

deep brownopaquedense headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Cocoa and roasted malt dominate the nose, with a subtle coffee undertone that emerges after the first impression. A gentle earthiness from Nugget hops rounds out the profile without asserting herbaceous notes. The oat character manifests as a soft, grainy sweetness that balances the roasted aromatics.

dark chocolateroasted barleysubtle coffeesoft grain

◐ Taste

Chocolate and roasted malt arrive immediately, building into a creamy, oat-driven mid-palate that feels velvety on the tongue. Coffee notes blend seamlessly with the malt backbone, while 50 IBU of bitterness emerges cleanly without harshness, providing structure without aggression. The 7% ABV sits comfortably in the background, warming rather than heating.

chocolate forwardcreamy mouthfeelbalanced bitternessmalty depth

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and medium in length, with roasted grain and chocolate lingering gently on the palate. A faint coffee dryness closes the experience without leaving sharp edges, inviting another sip.

smooth faderoasted grain aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
81
Finish
82
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

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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.

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