Stone Brewing Company Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout

This beer is deep black and has a rich brown head. The aroma is dominated by roasted malt and cocoa. After the tasting, the cocoa (we used unsweetened, unprocessed cocoa from our friends at Chuao Chocolatier) really does get away with a deep chocolate taste and a long-lasting bitter finish. The roasted grains add coffee and licorice accents. It is a viscous but not sweet beer, with the addition of oatmeal in the mash for a rich, silky mouthfeel that adds to the creamy texture.