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Term Oil S'mores

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This barrel-aged stout reads as a liquid version of the classic campfire treat: perfectly toasted marshmallow and slightly melted chocolate, sandwiched between graham crackers. It is listed at 13.8% ABV. Untappd has carried it since August 2018 and lists more than twenty Term Oil flavors under the brewery account.

ABV
13.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatetoastyroasted
chocolate
toasty
roasted
oak
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
Toasted marshmallow and milk chocolate dominate the nose, supported by roasted malt and subtle charred wood from barrel aging.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Term Oil S'mores

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown with a rich mahogany edge when held to light. A dense, persistent foam head forms and clings to the glass with fine lacing as the beer is consumed. The body is opaque and full, with minimal carbonation evident.

deep mahoganydense head retentionopaquecreamy lace

◌ Aroma

Toasted marshmallow and milk chocolate dominate the nose, supported by roasted malt and subtle charred wood from barrel aging. Underneath lies a faint coffee note and a hint of sweet vanilla, creating a layered campfire-like character that draws you in without any harsh alcohol burn.

toasted marshmallowmilk chocolateroasted maltbarrel oak

◐ Taste

The palate is full and velvety, opening with candied chocolate and graham-cracker sweetness that builds across the mid-palate. Roasted and toasted malt backbone provides depth, while moderate bitterness (65 IBU) arrives mid-sip without dominating, allowing the dessert-like character to shine. The 13.8% ABV adds warmth and weight without becoming cloying.

chocolate-forwardsweet graham crackerfull-bodiedbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with chocolate and toast lingering on the palate for several minutes. A dry edge emerges as the heat from alcohol becomes more apparent, leaving a pleasant roasted aftertaste.

long finishwarming heatroasted aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
90
Appearance
85
Finish
87
Serve at 13–16°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.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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