Bath Stout
Bath Stout is the brewery's traditional English stout, formerly sold under the name Black Friar and part of the range since at least 2003. At 5.3% it is the strongest beer Abbey Ales lists. It pours dark and drinks full-bodied and rich: roasted malt on the nose, then coffee, bitter chocolate and a streak of liquorice, with a raisin-like fruitiness underneath. It comes in 500 ml bottles and in boxes of 18 or 36 pints, and it is also poured in pubs in Bath.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Bath Stout
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
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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About Stout
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Stout
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