Lovely, Dark And Deep

Lovely, Dark And Deep, an English-style Oatmeal Stout by Brewery Ommegang

Fast Facts
Beer
Lovely, Dark And Deep
Style
Oatmeal Stout
Brewery
Brewery Ommegang
ABV
5.3%
Hops
Bravo, Styrian Golding
Malts
Chocolate, Flaked Oats, Midnight Wheat
Calories
159 (Estimated)
Commercial Description: Lovely, Dark and Deep pours deep black with a tan, creamy mousse-like head. Aromas of roasted malt and coffee with cream, coupled with subtle notes of chocolate and dark fruit from Ommegang’s house yeast prevail. Flavors of rich chocolate milk, and coffee and cream are impeccably balanced with restrained sweetness and hints of roastiness. The finish is silky smooth with a medium to full body. Brewed with a rich blend of malts including chocolate malt, midnight wheat, and flaked oats, and given a small addition of lactose, Lovely, Dark and Deep has a hint of sweetness and a smooth body. The beer is hopped with Bravo and Styrian Golding hops and Ommegang’s signature house yeast is used in both primary and secondary fermentation.
Available
Winter
Rating

Lovely, Dark And Deep is an English-style Oatmeal Stout brewed by Brewery Ommegang, and for the purposes of this craft beer review, the ale was served in a snifter from bottle.

Appearance

Pours black with nearly an inch-thick head of bubbly, brown froth that dissipates rapidly. Nary a drop of lace on the glass.

Aroma

Aroma of molasses, dark fruit and a hint of roast.

Flavor

Robust palate mixes dark chocolate, coffee roast, fig, prune, and spice atop bready oatmeal. Finishes with a mild bite of noble hops.

Mouthfeel

Smooth but chewy mouthfeel is nearly full bodied with low carbonation.

Overall

Lovely, Dark And Deep has a pleasant nose, a rich mouthfeel, and a fruity palate. They combine to make this a serviceable oatmeal stout but it doesn’t quite measure up to the better brews of the style. Still, a nice effort by Ommegang.

Recommended Pairings

Ommegang recommends the following food pairings with their Lovely, Dark And Deep: aged cheddar, pumpernickel, roasted chestnuts, and rare roast beef with stone ground mustard.