New Holland The Poet Oatmeal Stout is a beer I have been meaning to try for a while now. What better time than now to review it for the blog! It pours a very nice dark brown and is very dense, impossible for any light to pass through. Very small tan-white head dissipated extremely quickly leaving just a thin line resting on top around the edge of the glass. Other than that, there was practically no lacing due to the fact that there was almost no carbonation. The aroma, I thought, was beautiful. The oats dominate the nose but it's not overwhelming or in any way a bad thing. It is not astringent at all, very pleasant, soothing even. Oats naturally are at the forefront on the first taste and each subsequent one. It feels soft and warming in the mouth, has some body but it's very drinkable. The Poet is very tasty, not too filling and smooth since there's no carbonation. There are practically no hops to speak of but has a nice malt backbone that supports the oat flavor rather than suppressing it. I could sit around and enjoy a few of these in one sitting without it affecting my taste buds. And at 5.2% it is a true session beer. I rate New Holland The Poet Oatmeal Stout 4 pints out of 5, the lack of carbonation and dynamic mouth feel preventing it from inching closer to a perfect score. I highly recommend seeking this one out, especially during the winter months.
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