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Brick Lane

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Brick Lane is an oatmeal stout with a large share of oats in the grist, as oat malt and as flakes, alongside pale, crystal, chocolate and roasted malts. It is fermented with a British ale strain and hopped with Willamette. The beer is black with a cappuccino-coloured head, carries cocoa and coffee, and has a full, enveloping body.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
coffeeroastedchocolate
coffee
roasted
chocolate
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced cocoa and coffee notes, grounded in the oatmeal's soft, grainy character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brick Lane

◎ Appearance

Brick Lane presents a deep black body with excellent opacity and minimal light transmission. The head is substantial and well-defined, displaying a cappuccino tone that suggests a stable foam structure. Carbonation appears moderate, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the dark liquid.

deep blackcappuccino headopaque

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced cocoa and coffee notes, grounded in the oatmeal's soft, grainy character. Roasted malt aromatics provide gentle earthiness without harshness, while subtle hints of the British ale fermentation add mild fruitiness. Willamette hops remain restrained, contributing a faint herbal undertone that does not dominate.

cocoa, coffeeroasted grainmild fruitiness from yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with oatmeal contributing a silky mouthfeel that envelops the palate. Cocoa and coffee flavours persist through the mid-palate, layered with subtle chocolate and roasted malt sweetness. Bitterness is gentle at 25 IBU, allowing malt character to lead while Willamette provides restrained, herbaceous balance rather than citrus punch.

silky oatmeal texturecocoa and coffee throughoutsoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading smoothly without harsh astringency or lingering harshness. Cocoa and coffee notes persist gently into the aftertaste, accompanied by a dry, slightly roasted quality.

medium lengthcocoa aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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About Oatmeal Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Oatmeal 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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