Oatmeal Stout Yooper's Oatmeal Stout

[Conan]

Mashing this now! Got myself confused with the 2 chocolate malts, but luckily was able to crush up what I needed and add to the mash. I'm excited about this beer- first AG stout. In mash it just looks like a fantastic stout. Kyle

 

[JonM]

Awesome! This stuff is great. My batch has been in the bottles for about two months now and it is one of my new favorites. This won't last long. Thanks Yoop!

 

[Olddog]

I am wanting to make this soon but I have a question regarding the black barley, is it the same as black patent malt? That's what my LHBS has but they say use it sparingly less it impart a charred flavor.

I'm thinking it probably isn't the same so now the question is, how would you substitute for it?

 

[sudsmcgee]

I am wanting to make this soon but I have a question regarding the black barley, is it the same as black patent malt? That's what my LHBS has but they say use it sparingly less it impart a charred flavor.

I'm thinking it probably isn't the same so now the question is, how would you substitute for it?

I had the same problem when I went to my LHBS. They ended up having roasted barley that was 500 SRM so I used that instead. The beer is delicious!

 

[Yooper]

They are not interchangeable, although the names are very close!

Briess' Black Barley: http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/product/0102215/briess-black-barley

If your LHBS doesn't carry black barley, you could use roasted barley instead, with a tiny bit of black patent for the black color. (like 1 ounce of the patent), or maybe this: http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/product/0101463/francobelges-kiln-coffee I haven't tried the coffee malt, though!

 

[Olddog]

Thanks Yooper!

Going to buy the stuff today. I'm hoping my LHBS's website is wrong and they actually have the black barley in the store.

 

[Olddog]

Mine's in the mash tun now. It smells awesome!

By the way, I was able to get the black barley but was unable to get the Wyeast 1335 so I went with WLP005 British Ale. Unfortunately I wouldn't know the difference between the two since this is the first time I'm brewing this.

 

[boostsr20]

They are not interchangeable, although the names are very close!

Briess' Black Barley: http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/product/0102215/briess-black-barley

If your LHBS doesn't carry black barley, you could use roasted barley instead, with a tiny bit of black patent for the black color. (like 1 ounce of the patent), or maybe this: http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/product/0101463/francobelges-kiln-coffee I haven't tried the coffee malt, though!

The kiln coffee malt is very nice. I use about 4% in a porter I do and it really does give a subtle roast. Most LHBS don't carry the 300L roast barley anymore, typically its just the 500+. At least thats what I've found around here.

 

[heyjaffy]

Brewed up a batch of this this morning - my second stout ever and first one all grain. Tasted darn good going into the carboy, can't wait to taste it again in a few weeks.

 

[Conan]

Transferring to keg now, and the hydro sample is fantastic- even at 68 degrees! Very smooth, just some roast, and full-bodied. OG was 1.055, FG at 1.014 for a BeerSmith ABV of 5.35%. Very pleased with this so far, at only 10 days since brewing. Kyle

 

[Yooper]

Transferring to keg now, and the hydro sample is fantastic- even at 68 degrees! Very smooth, just some roast, and full-bodied. OG was 1.055, FG at 1.014 for a BeerSmith ABV of 5.35%. Very pleased with this so far, at only 10 days since brewing. Kyle

Bob and I were just talking about this last night. He went grocery shopping and came home with a box of Quaker's oats. He just smiled and handed it to me, and said, "Please?"

I'm making a 10 gallon batch as soon as my Brewmaster's Warehouse order comes in with the pale chocolate malt!

 

[sudsmcgee]

My first attempt came out medium bodied and slightly sweet. Its delicious, but is this how its supposed to taste? I had to make a grain substitution.

 

[Yooper]

My first attempt came out medium bodied and slightly sweet. Its delicious, but is this how its supposed to taste? I had to make a grain substitution.

Mine isn't sweet, and it's a bit more full bodied than "medium bodied".

 

[sudsmcgee]

Good to know. Thanks.

 

[kcpup]

Yooper, I'm just getting off the road and want to brew something for Thanksgiving...I keg so I can force carb.

Question: would this recipe work on that short of a timeframe? I know it would get to FG and I could quick force carb, but will that be enough time from a flavor standpoint?

I've got a wit and an APA already. Was wanting one more for people to select from and an oatmeal stout sounded good.

Thanks for your thoughts.

 

[sudsmcgee]

I left this in the primary for 2 weeks and it was great after one week in the keg (the first two days were at 30 PSI).

 

[kcpup]

I left this in the primary for 2 weeks and it was great after one week in the keg (the first two days were at 30 PSI).

You read my mind! Was exactly what I'd planned to do. Excellent news that it was tasty that soon. Looks like I'll be heading to the LHBS at lunch.

 

[Yooper]

Yooper, I'm just getting off the road and want to brew something for Thanksgiving...I keg so I can force carb.

Question: would this recipe work on that short of a timeframe? I know it would get to FG and I could quick force carb, but will that be enough time from a flavor standpoint?

I've got a wit and an APA already. Was wanting one more for people to select from and an oatmeal stout sounded good.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Yes, it should be fine. It did take a bit longer to really meld together for me, but it was drinkable within 4 weeks for sure.

 

[kcpup]

Yes, it should be fine. It did take a bit longer to really meld together for me, but it was drinkable within 4 weeks for sure.

Excellent. Thank you for the feedback!

Cheers

 

[kcpup]

They are not interchangeable, although the names are very close!

Briess' Black Barley: http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/product/0102215/briess-black-barley

If your LHBS doesn't carry black barley, you could use roasted barley instead, with a tiny bit of black patent for the black color. (like 1 ounce of the patent), or maybe this: http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/product/0101463/francobelges-kiln-coffee I haven't tried the coffee malt, though!

So I just got off the phone with LHBS. They don't have it. No Coffee Malt, either.

They do have debittered black. (I know that hasn't come up in the thread but thought I'd mention.)

So, based on your response above, do 7oz roasted and 1 oz black patent? I was wondering if the roasted barley sub should be backed off a bit.

One of the things I like about the descriptions of your recipe is that it is on the mellow side of stout. I thought that would be most approachable for my Thanksgiving crowd. I'd prefer to be cautious on the flavor profile.

Any further guidance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Conan]

Update: Delicious. It's been on tap what, a week now, and it's amazing. Still not carbed, but I've been holding it at about 12psi and just letting it clarify. Very smooth, with an awesome roast/chocolate/coffee(ish) nose. Oatmeal is there, not overwhelming, and perfectly balanced. I tend to drink a glass wayyyyy to quick. Excellent! Kykle

 

[Yooper]

I'm brewing this today, exactly as written, except for changing the yeast. I still have decided which yeast strain to use but am thinking Wyeast 1275 Thames Valley. OR, I have a nice fresh slurry of Denny's Favorite 50.

 

[boostsr20]

Denny's is amazing in any beer I've tasted it in. Especially like it in ESB's.

 

[boley]

Denny's is amazing in any beer I've tasted it in. Especially like it in ESB's.

I am brewing this tomorrow, it will be my 1st all grain brew. Due to a brain malfunction while in the homebrew store, I will be using 8 pounds of Marris Otter and 12 total ounces of Chocolate Malt. Hoping it goes well.

Thanks for the recipe.

 

[Token]

After our last homebrew club meeting, I decided I'm doing an oatmeal stout. I really like the looks of this and the positive comments.

I've never brewed a stout, so I'm wondering about the oatmeal. Do I need to do a cereal mash or anything special? Or do I just throw the oatmeal in with my crushed grains and mash it all like usual?

 

[Yooper]

After our last homebrew club meeting, I decided I'm doing an oatmeal stout. I really like the looks of this and the positive comments.

I've never brewed a stout, so I'm wondering about the oatmeal. Do I need to do a cereal mash or anything special? Or do I just throw the oatmeal in with my crushed grains and mash it all like usual?

I've done it both ways. Last time, I used steel cut oats (which must be cooked) so I did a cereal mash while I was at it. If you use LHBS flaked oats, or Quaker's Quick Oats, they can go right into the mash.

 

[Token]

Ok, I'll do the flaked oats. I've never done a cereal mash before, so this will keep it simple for me. And I like how you have the recipe ready-to-go at rebelbrewer.com. Thanks!

By the way, which yeast did you go with? I'll be brewing this per the recipe as shown.

P.S. How 'bout dem Packers??!! I'll be sad when they lose one; I just hope it's against a good team and a well fought battle. And not the Super Bowl!!!!!

 

[Yooper]

Ok, I'll do the flaked oats. I've never done a cereal mash before, so this will keep it simple for me. And I like how you have the recipe ready-to-go at rebelbrewer.com. Thanks!

By the way, which yeast did you go with? I'll be brewing this per the recipe as shown.

P.S. How 'bout dem Packers??!! I'll be sad when they lose one; I just hope it's against a good team and a well fought battle. And not the Super Bowl!!!!!

I used Denny's Favorite 50 the last few times, and I really like it. But I think I like the Wyeast 1335 just as much!

I keep thinking the Packers are going to lose, but it better not be THIS Thursday!!!!!!!! Any other time would be ok with me!

I don't think I ever posted this recipe anywhere except Brewmaster's Warehouse. Maybe that's what you meant?

 

[Token]

Whoops. Yup. brewmasters. (blushy)

Ya, I've enjoyed the Lions' success, but the Packers can continue beating them.

 

[marmonduke]

Anybody accidently use Black patent instead of the black barley like I just did? If so was it drinkable?