Brewery Name: Rascals Brewing Co.
Beer Style: Oatmeal Stout
ABV: 6.1%
Brewed In: Inchicore, Dublin, Ireland

Tasting Notes

Today’s beer is Breakfast of Champions from Rascals — a smooth and comforting Oatmeal Stout brewed with coffee and chocolate for a rich, winter-friendly finish. It’s a proper December warmer, creamy and flavourful without being overly heavy.

Appearance: Deep brown to near-black with a velvety tan head. Smooth, creamy pour with excellent retention.
Aroma: Fresh roasted coffee, cocoa, toasted oats and soft caramel sweetness. A hint of nuttiness as it warms.
Flavour: Layers of mocha, dark chocolate and roasted malt lead the way, balanced by gentle sweetness and a touch of caramel. The oats add a creamy roundness, and the coffee brings a pleasant bitterness that keeps everything steady.
Mouthfeel: Silky and full with smooth carbonation. Creamy texture from the oats and a clean, warming finish.

The perfect mid-Advent stout — rich, cosy and ideal for a winter evening.

About the Brewery: Rascals Brewing Co.

Rascals Brewing Co., founded in 2014 by Emma Devlin and Cathal O’Donoghue, has become a staple of the Dublin craft beer scene. With a brewery and taproom in Inchicore, Rascals is known for bold flavours, playful recipes and a willingness to explore both classic and experimental styles.

From hop-forward hazy beers to their popular milkshakes, lagers and seasonal releases, Rascals strike an impressive balance between creativity and drinkability. Breakfast of Champions fits right into this approach — a comforting stout brewed with coffee and chocolate for a warming, mocha-led profile that feels tailor-made for winter. Their ability to weave fun, flavour and precision into each brew has earned them a reputation as one of Ireland’s most reliable and enjoyable craft breweries.

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Style Spotlight: Oatmeal Stout

Oatmeal Stout is a smooth, approachable stout style brewed with oats to give the beer extra body and creaminess. It sits between the richness of a milk stout and the roast-driven intensity of a dry stout, offering softness and depth without heaviness.

Key Characteristics:

• Silky, rounded mouthfeel from oats
• Notes of coffee, chocolate and roasted malt
• Moderate sweetness
• Low to moderate bitterness
• Smooth, comforting finish

Breakfast of Champions leans into the style’s strengths by adding real coffee and chocolate, making it a perfect winter treat with a gentle mocha profile and a creamy, warming body.

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Great choices for anyone who loves warm, rich, winter-friendly flavours.

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