Comments on: New Holland The Poet – Oatmeal Stout

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:39:02 +0000

Well, I just wanted to say that I had the opportunity to have another bottle of “The Poet” tonight (thanks Liz!) and it was like a completely different beer than what I had back in February when I wrote the original review.

While not outstanding, I thought this bottle of Poet had a much better body, thicker as one would expect and very creamy texture. Warmed up a bit, this was a nice beer, even on a hot day like it was today!

If I had reviewed the beer I had tonight, I would have given The Poet a 3.5 star rating as compared to the 2 stars. Who knows. Maybe I had a dud or or it was a little too old? I’d say it redeemed itself.
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By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:30:45 +0000

@Micheal – I suppose in time I too will forget this beer. It shouldn’t matter, but its nice to be validated by people with more knowledge than me. I was really pulling for this beer but is just missed the mark plain and simple. The good thing is there are lots of other great oatmeal stouts out there!
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By: Michael Reinhardt

Michael Reinhardt — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:17:44 +0000

Too bad. I hate to see a bad Oatmeal Stout review. An Oatmeal Stout that is too thin is a miss in several ways. The oats should certainly contribute to the mouth of the brew. I've had this beer many moons ago, before I started taking notes and writing the blog. It's obviously pretty forgettable or I might be able to add my thoughts. .-= Michael Reinhardt´s last blog ..Baby Beer Drinkers =-.

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:48:49 +0000

Thanks @Jim and @Nate for confirming (sort of) that perhaps I wasn’t that far off after all! Not bad, but considering all I’ve heard about the beer, it was a letdown. I’ll have to try the Dragons Milk & Night Tripper sometime Jim – tnx for the suggestion!
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By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:29:09 +0000

I had this a couple of weeks ago, and like Nate, can’t really remember much about it, except that the label was better than the beer. I really enjoy Dragon’s Milk and I liked Night Tripper Stout alot too, but this New Holland offering left me wanting. Probably not enough booze in it.

By: nate

nate — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:04:43 +0000

New Holland is a very Hit or Miss brewery for me. Dragons Milk and Black Tulip were awesome. I had the poet about a year ago. I bought a six pack. I have little to no recollection of it, which means it had to be average. if it were great or horrible, it would have left a lasting impression. .-= nate´s last blog ..Natural Carbonation Vs. Forced Carbonation =-.

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:39:53 +0000

@Don – the beer did pour nicely and had everything going for it – except an interesting taste!! Stay warm buddy!
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By: Don

Don — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:59:51 +0000

Well good to hear you aren’t saying “Nevermore” after drinking the Poet. It actually looks like it pours really nicely. I think I might enjoy it, because I’ve been appreciating some “lighter” stouts lately. Kind of transitioning to summer I guess, but still cold in the evenings.
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By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:37:07 +0000

@Jeff – I was a little surprised actually because I’ve read many good thing about this beer. Almost everyone seems to like ‘The Poet’ and described it much like you did. Not over the top, but flavorful and enjoyable.

If given the opportunity I’ll give it another shot. Maybe I had an old/odd bottle? That’s one of the problems with the beer exchanges we do – you only get one bottle – no second chances!
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By: Jeff from DrinkCraftBeer.com

Jeff from DrinkCraftBeer.com — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:11:10 +0000

Too bad to hear you didn’t like The Poet… I definitely enjoyed it a lot. We went out to the New Holland pub and brewery a couple years back (http://drinkcraftbeer.com/editorial/interviews/interview-with-fred-bueltman-of-new-holland-brewing.html) and had a great time… plus definitely enjoyed the beer. The Poet was one of my favorites that they made. It was just a super drinkable, smooth stout. The flavor wasn’t over the top, but it was tasty. Good for a long night of drinking.