I had a chance to stop by Blacksmith Brewing recently and you’ve probably figured out by now that I tend to take advantage of those chances.  I’d read in Blacksmith’s March newsletter that they planned to release a new oatmeal stout by the end of March, so I was ready to give it a try. Then as luck would have it, it was on tap at Missoula’s Red Bird Wine Bar last Friday and I was able to try a sample.  But nothing quite compares to tasting a pint of new brews straight from the source.

No surprise, Black Out Oatmeal Stout is black like a stout should be with a light tan head. It has the aroma of roasted malts and the taste to go with it.  The mouth feel is quite full, but smooth and easy to drink with an aftertaste of bitter coffee and warm alcohol.  It isn’t as robust as their Pulaski Porter and that’s to be expected with the addition of oatmeal which add smoothness and even a slight sweetness. At 8% abv, you might even consider this one to be an imperial oatmeal stout. Another winner from the folks at Blacksmith Brewing.

Name: Black Out Oatmeal Stout
Brewery: Blacksmith Brewing Co., Stevensville, MT.
Style: Oatmeal Stout.
Color: Black, light tan head.
Packaging: draft only.
Stats: 8.0% abv, ? IBU.
Bought: at the brewery, Stevensville.
Ruling: Four out of Five Hops. Very nice smooth, oatmeal stout