Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout
Served on nitro-tap @ the Front Door in Boise. Served in a tall teardrop snifter @ a perfect cool but not cold temp. A: Great dark body and head retention, the nitro head is creamy and tan. Head lacing is sticky as one would expect. Textbook nitro stout. S: Muddled, some dark charred and roasted malts, maybe hints of an eathy spiced hop character and hints of sweetness and smokiness. Nothing is really jumping out but it smells good. T: Follows the nose, roasted malts and a milk chocolate character that is accentuated by the silky creamy mouthfeel. There is a little lingering hop bitterness which is nice, but overall nothing special here either. MF: Awesome, full and creamy and silky. It lingers and fills the mouth. O: Not too impressed but I'll go 4.0 instead of 3.5 because its very drinkable and pleasant. No off flavors or smells, just no real strong flavors or smells.