Renaissance Brewing - Craftsman Oatmeal Chocolate Stout

MatttthewGeorge · Post by **MatttthewGeorge** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:52 pm

Wish I kept my bottle to see if there's any difference in bottling dates... that is, if there is bottling dates on them.

GregClow · Post by **GregClow** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 9:38 pm

Cracked one of these tonight, and it was one of the "bad" ones. Gushed a fair bit when I opened it, foamed like crazy when poured, and had a metallic edge to the flavour.

It wasn't awful, but it wasn't anywhere near how great it was at the media tasting a few weeks back. Hopefully, the couple other bottles I picked up will be better.

ErkLR · Post by **ErkLR** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 10:52 pm

MatttthewGeorge wrote:Wish I kept my bottle to see if there's any difference in bottling dates... that is, if there is bottling dates on them.

There's a small white paper label on the bottom (like from an old grocery store 'gun'). Mine says best before 13 JUL 13. The numbers above say: 245 245 Don't know what that's about. I wouldn't be surprised if these fell off often.

Mine's tasting good.

Cale · Post by **Cale** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 12:05 pm

Wasn't so lucky with my 5th bottle and it foamed like crazy. Was the same BB date. It was harsh to say the least, and quickly went down the drain.

zaireeka · Post by **zaireeka** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 5:07 pm

My first two bottles blew off like crazy. I was ready for the third with a bowl to catch the blow off, go figure that bottle was perfect.... They all tasted good at least.

phat matt · Post by **phat matt** » Sat Nov 03, 2012 3:46 pm

had this one last night. loved it. had alot of dark fruit character intwined with the malt and coco. No gusihing, but perhaps abit of a metalic twang. It wasnt overpowering for my palate.