Oatmeal Stout Extract Beer Recipe Kit

Oatmeal Stout

Rich, smooth, and endlessly comforting.

Oatmeal Stout is a classic dark ale known for its smooth body and gentle roast character. Layers of dark chocolate, light coffee, and subtle caramel are balanced by a silky mouthfeel from flaked oats, creating a stout that’s rich without being harsh. Full-flavored yet approachable, it’s a perfect choice for brewers who love malt-forward beers with a smooth finish.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Dark chocolate, light roast coffee, and subtle caramel.
• Appearance: Jet black with a long-lasting beige head.
• Flavor: Chocolate and soft roast up front, with hints of dark fruit and a gentle bitterness.
• Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied, smooth, and silky with a soft, lingering finish.

Brewing Notes

• Style: Oatmeal Stout
• Fermentation Range: 64–72°F
• OG: 1.050
• IBU: 25
• ABV: 4.8%

Looking for the all-grain version? Check out the Oatmeal Stout All-Grain Kit.

Oatmeal Stout – Style Background (BJCP 16B)

Oatmeal Stout is a traditional English-style stout known for its smooth texture and restrained roast character. The use of flaked oats adds body and a silky mouthfeel, softening roasted malt bitterness and creating a fuller impression without excessive sweetness.

Compared to drier Irish stouts, oatmeal stouts emphasize balance and drinkability, with chocolate and light coffee notes supported by gentle bitterness. The result is a comforting, malt-forward stout that’s rich, smooth, and highly approachable.

Style Guidelines

• SRM: 22–40
• IBU: 25–40
• OG: 1.045–1.065
• ABV: 4.2–5.9%