St-Ambroise Oatmeal Stout
Appearance: Straight pour into a pint glass. The color is opaque black; zero light passed through when I held it to my lamp, even at the bottom where the glass is thinnest. Three fingers of dense, deeply tanned head developed and dissipated slowly to leave a billowy lacing, ring around the edge, and trails of foam along the glass. Smell: Very enticing. Roasted chocolate, a little coffee, a touch of sweet caramel, toffee, and oatmeal to bring it all together and smooth it out. As it warms, I noticed a tiny hint of black licorice. It makes my mouth water. Taste: Bitter in the heavenly roasted way. It pretty much mirrors the smell, but it is much more burnt and smoky. Roasted chocolate, coffee, sweet caramel, toffee, and oatmeal. The mouthfeel is very thick and creamy. Drinkability: This is one of the definitive versions of oatmeal stout. It is a little on the roasted side, but it is one damn good brew.