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One Drop Nitro Oatmeal Stout

One Drop Brewing Co.
Australia·Oatmeal Stout
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A creamy, sessionable stout brewed with oats and ten different malts, then poured on nitrogen for a dense, cascading head and a silky mouthfeel. Chocolate and coffee dominate both the aroma and the palate, with a hint of dark fruit behind them and a soft, low-bitterness finish. At 4.5 per cent it is a full-flavoured dark beer rather than a heavy one, and it has been part of the core range for years.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecoffeemalty
chocolate
coffee
malty
roasted
dark fruit
Aroma
Chocolate and roasted coffee dominate the nose in near-equal measure, with a subtle backdrop of dark stone fruit and a whisper of licorice.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for One Drop Nitro Oatmeal Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep opaque black with a rich ruby core when held to light. The nitrogen carbonation produces a dense, creamy head that cascades and clings to the glass with notable persistence, leaving a fine lacework of foam on the walls. Visually striking and inviting.

opaque blackdense nitrogen headexcellent lacing

◌ Aroma

Chocolate and roasted coffee dominate the nose in near-equal measure, with a subtle backdrop of dark stone fruit and a whisper of licorice. The oat adjunct adds a soft, almost biscuity warmth without heaviness. Clean and direct, with no harsh roast or acrid notes.

chocolate, coffeedark fruit notessoft roasted grain

◐ Taste

Silky and full on entry, the palate opens with sweet chocolate, followed by gentle coffee bitterness and a trace of cocoa tannin. The oats deliver a creamy body and smooth texture that masks the 4.5% alcohol completely. Bitterness is restrained and balanced, never aggressive, allowing the malt complexity to remain the focal point through mid-palate and into the finish.

chocolate, coffeecreamy mouthfeellow bitternessmalty depth

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and soft, with lingering chocolate and a faint coffee afterglow. No harsh astringency or cloying sweetness; instead, a clean, sessionable fade that invites another sip.

dry chocolate fadelingering coffee
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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.

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