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Spitting Feathers Oatmeal Stout

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A jet black, silky smooth stout with a roasted character, hand-roasted cacao nibs and whole vanilla pods adding a sweet complexity. Flaked oats and Challenger and Fuggles hops set the stage. It was the second release of the what.three.words range; the map spot was picked for a team member expecting a baby.

ABV
4.9%
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
roastedvanillachocolate
roasted
vanilla
chocolate
malty
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with deep roasted malt and cocoa notes from the hand-roasted cacao nibs, complemented by subtle vanilla undertones from the whole vanilla pods.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spitting Feathers Oatmeal Stout

◎ Appearance

Jet black in color with minimal light transmission, presenting a dense and stable tan head that clings persistently to the glass. The surface shows fine carbonation and structured lacing, while the body appears opaque and full-bodied, characteristic of the oatmeal stout style.

jet blackdense headstructured lacingopaque body

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with deep roasted malt and cocoa notes from the hand-roasted cacao nibs, complemented by subtle vanilla undertones from the whole vanilla pods. Challenger and Fuggles hops contribute gentle herbal and earthy notes, while flaked oats add a soft, grain-forward sweetness without dominating the profile.

roasted cocoavanilla sweetnessherbal earthsoft grain

◐ Taste

Entry is full and velvety, driven by silky oatmeal texture and layered roasted character. Mid-palate reveals chocolate and vanilla complexity, with moderate bitterness from the Challenger hops providing balance against the residual sweetness. The finish carries lingering cocoa and a dry, slightly astringent edge.

silky oatmeal textureroasted chocolatemoderate bitternessvanilla complexity

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with chocolate and cocoa persistence. The aftertaste dries cleanly, leaving a subtle roasted grain character and gentle herbal note from the Fuggles hops.

chocolate fadeclean dryroasted grain
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
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

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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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