Try?
Before we begin, allow me to assure you
that no oysters were harmed in the production of this beer. Whether or not
oysters are harmed in the consumption of this beer is another matter
entirely, and one completely in the control of the drinker. For simply put,
oysters and stout are a smashing combination, and one that I suggest you try
if you have not already. I prefer my oysters fried and my stouts robust, and
the pungent, powerful flavors of the oysters are nicely offset by the
potent, roasty notes of stout. Beer doesn’t always have to be matched with
pizza, after all.
A decided few stouts are actually made with oysters as an ingredient. Swales Whitstable Oyster Stout is not one of them. Instead, the name refers to the beer’s compatibility with oysters, and the brewers recommend the local Whitstable variety with their stout. Whitstable is also located in the county of Kent and is famed for the quality of its oysters.
Oyster Stout is a sort of sub style in the stout category. Swales version is milder than a dry stout or extra stout, but it does go very well with oysters, or without them for that matter. Personally, I prefer an extra stout like bottled Guinness with my fried oysters, but that is a matter of personal preference.
The Swale brewery is located in Sittingbourne, Kent, England and specializes in bottle conditioned beers made with the finest ingredients. Their beers are imported into the United States by B. United International, a discriminating importer of specialty beers located in Elmsford, New York. Swales Whitstable Oyster Stout is sold in 500ml brown glass bottles.
Swales makes its Oyster Stout with Maris Otter Pale as a base malt and adds chocolate malt, brown malt, and roasted barley for color and flavor. The beer is hopped with Kent Challengers exclusively, though their contribution to the beer is much less noticeable than are the flavors imparted by the malt. Alcohol content is moderate at 4.5% by volume.
Swales Whitstable Oyster Stout pours to a jet-black color with a creamy tan head and a tempting chocolaty nose. The beer is rather thin bodied for a stout but it does have a good roasty character and suggestions of licorice, espresso, bittersweet chocolate, light hints of molasses, and toasted nuts. The finish is slightly bitter with notes of roasted barley. This is a very complex stout with lots of flavors going on simultaneously.
A decided few stouts are actually made with oysters as an ingredient. Swales Whitstable Oyster Stout is not one of them. Instead, the name refers to the beer’s compatibility with oysters, and the brewers recommend the local Whitstable variety with their stout. Whitstable is also located in the county of Kent and is famed for the quality of its oysters.
Oyster Stout is a sort of sub style in the stout category. Swales version is milder than a dry stout or extra stout, but it does go very well with oysters, or without them for that matter. Personally, I prefer an extra stout like bottled Guinness with my fried oysters, but that is a matter of personal preference.
The Swale brewery is located in Sittingbourne, Kent, England and specializes in bottle conditioned beers made with the finest ingredients. Their beers are imported into the United States by B. United International, a discriminating importer of specialty beers located in Elmsford, New York. Swales Whitstable Oyster Stout is sold in 500ml brown glass bottles.
Swales makes its Oyster Stout with Maris Otter Pale as a base malt and adds chocolate malt, brown malt, and roasted barley for color and flavor. The beer is hopped with Kent Challengers exclusively, though their contribution to the beer is much less noticeable than are the flavors imparted by the malt. Alcohol content is moderate at 4.5% by volume.
Swales Whitstable Oyster Stout pours to a jet-black color with a creamy tan head and a tempting chocolaty nose. The beer is rather thin bodied for a stout but it does have a good roasty character and suggestions of licorice, espresso, bittersweet chocolate, light hints of molasses, and toasted nuts. The finish is slightly bitter with notes of roasted barley. This is a very complex stout with lots of flavors going on simultaneously.
And remember, try a new beer today, and drink outside the box.
*Pricing data accurate at time of review or latest update. For reference only, based on actual price paid by reviewer.
(B)=Bottled
(D)=Draft
