Marston's Oyster Stout

[malt_boy]

Lidl's has them in stock and at a reduced price for Christmas...what do people think of this brew? I really want to try it

[Frodo]

I had one a couple of days ago. Nice mannered stout with some flavour.

[malt_boy]

Cheers, I may have to get a couple just to make sure

[bobbyb]

never tried this one,need to drop in and purchase.
bobby

[Frodo]

Got a couple more actually...

[malt_boy]

I had an Oyster Stout on Saturday there. Woah, its really rich and distinctive! Bit like Guinness Draught on steroids You need to try it if you like a hearty stout. Could go really well with a nice Islay...

[merty]

what is the reason they call it oyster?..or has oyster a meaning i don't know?

[Mr Tattie Heid]

From Wikipedia:

Oyster stout

Oysters have had a long association with stout. When stouts were emerging in the 18th century, oysters were a commonplace food often served in public houses and taverns. Benjamin Disraeli is said to have enjoyed a meal of oysters and Guinness in the 19th century, though by the 20th century oyster beds were in decline, and stout had given way to pale ale.

The first known use of oysters as part of the brewing process of stout was in 1929 in New Zealand, followed by the Hammerton Brewery in London, UK, in 1938. Several British brewers used oysters in stouts during the "nourishing stout" and "milk stout" period just after the Second World War.

Modern oyster stouts may be made with a handful of oysters in the barrel. Hence the claim of one Dublin establishment the Porterhouse Brewery that their award winning Oyster Stout was not suitable for vegetarians. Others such as Marston's Oyster Stout, just use the name with the implication that the beer would be suitable for drinking with oysters.

[malt_boy]

I have read somewhere that Guinness use some sort of fish gills/airsack when making their stout, hence it is not suitable for vegans. not sure if it imparts flavour.

[merty]

most interesting thanks for the explication, now i should try this

[jonbob]

I have read somewhere that Guinness use some sort of fish gills/airsack when making their stout, hence it is not suitable for vegans. not sure if it imparts flavour.

That would be Isinglass, it's not used for flavour it's a fining agent

[Pete Smoke]

Not suitable for vegetarians, but suitable for pescetarians.

Isinglass is not only used in the manufacture of ales and stouts etc. but also lagers.

[Trilo]

Wandered around forums and decided to a peek in beer section, glad I did! I bought this baby last friday (not sure if we are talkin' about same bottling but in Finland it's 4,5% or so). Nice and smooth stout indeed but in my oppinion might be better with higher percentage (around 6-8%), it would bring more after kick on taste. But nuff said, not bad at all (tasted far more worse ones) and some say it really stands up with seafood (like printed on the bottle )

But bit more background on this one, since I think it's pretty rewarding .

I got this hobby to try out some beers provided by regular groceries. Quite a lot nice ones I have stumbled across like Harviestoun: Bitter and Twisted, Williams brothers RED (this one I REALLY like), St. Peter's Honey Porter (this one is something which I suggest to try out, it's really like drinking beer mixed with rich and tasty honey!, tho some may find it bit revolting), and Nogre O bitter. Still having hunt for Kelpie Seaweed Ale, people say it's fairly good one but unfortunately none of those at my local supermarket now. Well I keep my fingers crossed.

But yeah... This is someting I really suggest to do. Time to time some spanky beers may lurk in the shadows of the shelves!

[bobbyb]

Tried 5 Lidls around lanarkshire and can't find this anywhere.

Try the Glencoe Wild Oats Stout (green label) fantastic stuff.

[Trilo]

Thanks for the tip! I probably should start listing what to buy