The Establishment Brewing Company Shot In The Dark – Oatmeal Stout at 5.2% ABV (C$5.50 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 5-Nov-2025, acquired 13-Nov-2025, reviewed 17-Nov-2025)
Appearance: clear deep ruby/cola red with one fat finger of fine beige head, good retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: dark chocolate, toasted bread, mild anise, slight ash. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-full body, moderate-soft carbonation, medium duration bitter finish. (4/5)
Nice, but maybe just a bit overly roasty, verging on ashy. I expect an Oatmeal Stout to lean a little more into the caramel sweetness and richness of the oats, while this tends a little drier, a bit more like a Dry Irish Stout. Still good, if maybe just a bit below this brewer’s normal standards. (15/20)
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