Stumers Creek is a spot in Coolum that’s good for swimming, good for picnicking, good for taking your dog to play with other dogs,
Stumers Oatmeal Stout is good for looking, good for tasting, good for sessioning.
It’s dark, obviously - what else did you expect from a stout? But there are also some lovely reddish-brown hues that show through as the light hits the glass, not unlike where the water at Stumers takes on a rich tea-colour from the tea trees lining the creek.
It’s aromatic, and definitely a drink for grown-ups: less about the chocolate, and more about the dark roast coffee. A hit of bitterness lands but doesn’t stick around too long, and a dry finish leaves the mouth ready for more.
And it’s a stout that goes easy on you. You don’t need to overthink this one. When the weather cools and you’re keen for something dark, but you’re still wanting to sit with something sessionable, Stumers Oatmeal Stout checks the boxes.
Mick Wüst
