This has long been my measuring stick for all oatmeal stouts. Its Tan milky head, molasses like smell, and creamy chickory flavor is as close to perfect as you can get. Many home brewers try to replicate this brew but fall short. That's mainly because if Samuel Smith's own yeast strain that is not sold or distributed. I have been unable to confirm whether Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout is bottle fermented, but I have my doubts. So harvesting this unique yeast strain would become a chore.
And if by chance, your able to replicate the yeast strain, there is the 200 year old well that they draw their water from that may also become a problem.
But one taste and you will understand why this beer constantly wins awards including the World Beer Championships Best Oatmeal Stout.
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