Goose Island Oatmeal Stout

I've had Goose island's oatmeal stout before, but I apparently never reviewed it. Well, they've included it in this employee pack and I'm reviewing it today. (The old label appears below with the snifter glass).



As with most oatmeal stouts, Goose Island's is heavy & creamy, pouring midnight black with a tall tan head. They're not doing anything fancy, just rolling out a great representative of the style. There's the usual suspects: coffee & chocolate notes, along with some roasted grains and medium hoppiness. There's also an unexpected sweetness that is imparting a maple aroma as the beer warms up. Pretty solid, should hold up well during the upcoming cold months.