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HenHouse: Oyster Stout
This oyster stout is/was brewed by HenHouse in Santa Rosa, California, USA. It's achieved an overall score of 52.79%. Based on 1 tasting, the average ABV is 4.90%.
An amazing imperial stout that doesn’t just lean into indulgence but wraps it in spice and mystery. Clocking in around low double-digit ABVs and 80 IBU, this beer is brewed with ancho chilli peppers, cacao nibs, cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans for a flavour-packed experience reading like a rich dessert recipe with a cunning twist.
Pouring as dark brown as midnight with a thick tan head, the aroma seduces first with bold cinnamon and chili spice, layered over intense dark chocolate and soft vanilla notes. On the palate, it unfolds like Mexican chocolate in liquid form, with deep cocoa richness, a gentle burn from the chillis, a creamy vanilla finish and just enough sweetness to anchor but never overwhelm.
The mouthfeel is smooth and robust, full-bodied yet flowing, with just the right carbonation to lift the weighty flavours. There’s a clean roasting bitterness that balances cinnamon heat and mellow chocolate, resulting in a layered finish which is warming and complex without being cloying. It's ideal for sipping slowly beside dark chocolate, chilli-spiced desserts, or over a flickering fireplace.
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Beer Listing
| Date and Time | Container | Pub/Place and Where | Strength ABV | Colour | Score Components | Score | Descriptive word(s) | Book No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Feb 2017 at 4:20 pm | draft | Mikkeller (San Francisco), San Francisco, California, USA | 4.90 | black |
Taste: 81.18% Head: 71.11% Aroma: 60% Ease: 68.89% Clarity: 100% |
52.786% | semi-chocolate | 683 |
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