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Black Sheep Milk Stout if you want creamy sweetness and easy drinking,
Schlafly Oatmeal Stout if you want texture and a bit more bite.
The Milk Stout leans into dessert territory—lactose does that—while the Schlafly uses oats to build body without heaviness. Pick Black Sheep for session-friendly comfort, Schlafly when you want something that actually asks something of your palate.
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Δ 16
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Δ 15
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Tasting notes
Black Sheep Milk Stout
This one hits like a liquid candy bar in the best way. The milk sugar sits on your tongue with this almost creamy mouthfeel that makes 4.4% feel indulgent rather than light. There's chocolate underneath, sure, but it's soft chocolate—nothing sharp or assertive. The finish is clean and slightly sweet, which means you'll drink it faster than you expect.
Schlafly Oatmeal Stout
Schlafly's version is the thinking person's stout. The oats create this silky, almost oatmeal-cookie texture that coats your mouth without feeling sticky. You get real roasted grain character—coffee, toast, a whisper of cocoa—and those 30 IBUs aren't subtle; they push back gently against the sweetness. It's got presence, but it doesn't exhaust you.
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