Oyster Stout from Stewart's Brewing Company

We visited the eastern part of PA for a couple days and so we met up with my parents for lunch at Stewart’s Brewery in Bear DE. This beer won a silver medal at the GABF 2012.

Color:

Dark brown with red hues, SRM ~25

ABV:

5%

Glass:

Pint

Smell:

Smooth malty with a slight different smell I couldn't place, not fishy, not like oysters but different, not yeast, not hops. Could be the calcium from the shells.

Taste:

This was an amazingly delicious. It was malty but very smooth, caused by the calcium in the oyster shells. There’s no weird oyster or fish taste. It had a very mild coffee aftertaste, like a very mild Americano, not burnt like American coffee and it didn't linger long. There was a slight roasted taste once you get past the smooth front taste but it was a very mild taste barely discernible. It had a heavy body and heavy mouthfeel while retaining an amazing smoothness.

Rating:

This was delicious, smooth and rich. If you are in the area, this is definitely a beer to try. It is an amazing beer and worth the trip.