B(rew)logging: Kit Peak Oatmeal Stout Completed & Reviewed
I love this hobby. We picked up the Kit Peak Oatmeal Stout kit from the local brewstore a month ago, and we bottled it about 2 weeks ago. It is as it is advertised, deep black and very stout. It has oats and wheat, along with some chocolate malt extract. It has a simple hops flavor to it, nothing like the IPA I tried last time. I love it, as the flavors blend together into a smooth yet robust taste that is very easy on the palate but very filling to the stomach. The chocolate malt extract and the grains give it a slightly bitter taste, but nothing that can’t be easily enjoyed.
Gilby’s review is here, FYI. He mentions a slight carbonation problem that I haven’t noticed; this might be a result of a mistake I made in the carbonation & bottling step, but it might also be a result of the bottles he got. I’ve noticed that carbonation can be inconsistent, its probably the trickiest part of my brewing process.
Now what? Any requests?
You are right Matt, the second bottle was just right, carbonation wise.