Fremont Brewing 'Dark Star' Oatmeal Stout Beer, Washington

Balancing richness, mystery, and interstellar imagination, the Fremont Brewing Dark Star Oatmeal Stout Beer is a bold imperial stout that invites you to lose yourself in its velvety depths. Crafted to honor the nomadic spirit of time travelers and dark matter dreamers, this beer delivers a galactic-level experience that is as smooth as it is commanding. Journey through layers of roasted complexity and silky texture, because beer journeys do matter.

Product Details:

• Beer Style: Imperial Oatmeal Stout
• ABV: 8.0%
• IBU: 50
• Color: Deep black
• Grain Bill: 2-Row Pale, Roast Barley, C-60, Carafa 2, Chocolate Malts, Flaked Oats
• Hop Bill: Magnum and Willamette

Sensory Description:

Dark Star delivers a powerful aroma of roasted coffee, toast, baking chocolate, dried fruits, and warming spices. On the palate, it strikes a lush balance between moderate sweetness and bitterness, with a whisper of acidity and umami. The body is thick and full, enhanced by smooth, coating carbonation that wraps the bold flavors in a luxurious texture. Every sip is a deep dive into darkness, comforted by silky oats and precision brewing.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold – 2023 World Beer Championships
• Silver – 2022 San Diego International Beer Competition, Imperial Stout
• Gold – 2022 World Beer Championships, Best Oatmeal Stout
• Silver – 2021 Brussels Beer Challenge, Stout Export
• Silver – 2021 Mountain Brewers Beer Fest, Imperial Stout
• Judges’ Pick – 2019 Sip Northwest, Stout
• Double Gold – 2018 Sip Northwest, Stout
• Gold – 2018 Washington Brewers Choice Awards, Stout
• Silver – 2015 Washington Beer Awards, Imperial Stout

Brewer's Background:

Fremont Brewing, founded in Seattle in 2009 by environmentalist and beer enthusiast Matt Lincecum and policy expert Sara Nelson, embodies craft beer culture rooted in quality, sustainability, and community. From a modest 15-barrel brewhouse to a sprawling Fremont West facility, they’ve become a national name without compromising their commitment to small-batch excellence. At Fremont, the journey of brewing is guided by passion, intention, and a love for the Great Blue Heron, their symbol of loyalty and resourcefulness.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy the Fremont Brewing Dark Star Oatmeal Stout Beer at 50–55°F in a snifter or tulip glass. Pair with roasted meats, BBQ short ribs, aged cheddar, dark chocolate truffles, or a rich flourless chocolate cake. This stout also makes a perfect fireside companion or late-night sipper.

Whether you're seeking bold character, contemplative depth, or a smooth and dark reward, the Fremont Brewing Dark Star Oatmeal Stout Beer, Washington, USA, is a galactic stout experience that delivers every time.