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Stag Stout

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The bottled Stag Stout takes the recipe of the brewery's draught version and adds cacao nibs and Madagascan vanilla in quantity. Chocolate is the dominant note, with the vanilla behind it; the beer is rich and notably smooth for its 4.2 %.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatevanillaroasted
chocolate
vanilla
roasted
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
Cacao and roasted malt dominate the nose, with Madagascar vanilla emerging as a secondary note.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stag Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to nearly black, with a SRM of 35 placing it at the darker end of the stout spectrum. The head is dense and persistent, with fine bubbles that cling to the glass. Clarity is opaque, as expected for the style; carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

deep brownopaquepersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Cacao and roasted malt dominate the nose, with Madagascar vanilla emerging as a secondary note. The chocolate character is inviting and clean, without harshness. Subtle cocoa butter and a faint woodiness round out the aromatic profile.

cacao nibroasted maltsMadagascar vanillacocoa butter

◐ Taste

Chocolate leads on the palate, supported by rich, smooth malt character that belies the modest 4.2% ABV. Vanilla weaves through the mid-palate with gentle sweetness. Bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the adjunct flavors to shine without astringency.

chocolate forwardsmooth bodybalanced bitternesscreamy

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with chocolate and a hint of cocoa powder persisting on the palate. Warmth dissipates cleanly, leaving no harsh edges.

dry finishlingering chocolateclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
75
Finish
75
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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What is a Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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