Oatmeal Stout
British Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.038 – 1.056
- FG
- 1.008 – 1.020
- ABV
- 3.8 – 6.1 %
- IBU
- 20 – 40
- Color
- 20+ SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Color
Dark brown to black
Clarity
Beer color may be too dark to perceive. When clarity is perceivable, chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures.
Malt aroma & flavor
Coffee, caramel, roasted malt, or chocolate aromas should be prominent. Roasted malt character of caramel or chocolate should be smooth without bitterness.
Hop aroma & flavor
Optional, but if present should not upset the overall balance.
Bitterness
Medium
Fermentation character
Oatmeal is used in the grist, resulting in a pleasant, full flavor without being grainy. Fruity esters are not present to very low. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels.
Body
Full with an often-silky mouthfeel
Brew to this style
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.