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Mustang Black

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Mustang Black is a 4.2% stout whose grist blends six different malt varieties. A slow, gentle maturation lets the balance of flavour from the malts shape a drinkable stout with a smooth, creamy character. It is poured on draught and nitro, and as Petrol Head Black it is also filled into bottles.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
maltyroastedchocolate
malty
roasted
chocolate
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted grain and subtle chocolate notes, underpinned by the malt complexity from six grain varieties.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mustang Black

◎ Appearance

Deep black pour with minimal transparency, characteristic of a traditional stout. The nitro carbonation generates a dense, persistent head with fine bubbles and strong adhesion to the glass. Lacing clings to the walls in defined bands, revealing a well-structured and stable foam.

deep blackdense nitro headstrong lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted grain and subtle chocolate notes, underpinned by the malt complexity from six grain varieties. A gentle coffee undertone emerges without dominance, while the overall character remains restrained and balanced. No sharp bitterness or astringency intrudes on the aromatics.

roasted grainchocolate, coffeebalanced maltz

◐ Taste

The palate opens creamy and smooth, with the six-malt grist delivering layered maltiness that avoids heaviness. Dark chocolate and coffee flavors develop mid-palate at moderate intensity, while the 35 IBU bitterness remains subtle and well-integrated rather than prominent. The mouthfeel is rich yet drinkable, with a soft, almost velvety texture.

creamy mouthfeellayered maltz, chocolategentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with roasted notes lingering gently without astringency. The low ABV and smooth character ensure an approachable, non-cloying conclusion.

dry finishroasted aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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