St-Ambroise Oatmeal Stout

◎ Aussehen

The beer pours opaque black with minimal light transmission, characteristic of a stout built on roasted grain and barley. A dense mocha head forms and persists with good retention and lacing. The body is full and substantial, with fine carbonation that sustains the foam structure.

◌ Aroma

Espresso and dark chocolate dominate the nose, with roasted grain undertones that suggest deeply kilned malts. A subtle floral hop note emerges behind the roasted character, likely from the Cascade and Golding varieties, adding complexity without overwhelming the malt-forward profile.

◐ Geschmack

The palate enters smooth and faintly sweet, with oatmeal contributing a creamy mouthfeel that belies the 5% ABV. Mid-palate flavors of roasted grain and cocoa develop fully, then transition into a moderately dry and bitter finish driven by 45 IBU of restrained noble and American hop bitterness.

◑ Abgang

The finish is dry and lingering, with roasted grain and modest bittering hop character fading gradually. A faint cocoa note persists in the aftertaste, leaving the palate clean without harshness.