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Belhaven McCallum's

Belhaven Brewery
United Kingdom·Sweet Stout
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Belhaven's sweet Scottish stout: sweet malt, toffee and caramel with a touch of roasted malt. Very full bodied at just 4.1%, yet easy drinking, with a pleasant bitterness: smooth, rich and malty. Brewed from malted barley, pale and black malt. Available for export and at the Belhaven brewery shop only.

ABV
4.1%
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
caramelmaltyroasted
caramel
malty
roasted
chocolate
dark fruit
Aroma
Sweet malt dominates the nose, leading with toffee and caramel notes that evoke confectionery richness.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Belhaven McCallum's

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet-brown to near-black in the glass, with opaque clarity typical of the style. A dense, creamy head forms and clings persistently to the walls, leaving distinct lacing with each sip. Fine carbonation supports a full, structured presentation.

deep brown-blackopaquepersistent head

◌ Aroma

Sweet malt dominates the nose, leading with toffee and caramel notes that evoke confectionery richness. Underlying roasted malt adds gentle cocoa and dark grain depth without harshness. A subtle earthiness grounds the aromatic profile, inviting further exploration.

toffee, caramelroasted maltcocoa undertones

◐ Taste

Entry delivers smooth, full sweetness from pale and black malz, with pronounced toffee and caramel flavours coating the palate. Mid-palate maintains body and richness, while a pleasant 40 IBU bitterness emerges steadily to balance the sweetness without dominating. The finish is clean and malty, with no harsh edges.

sweet malt-driventoffee, caramelbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers gently, leaving residual toffee sweetness and a mild roasted note. Despite its full body, the moderate ABV keeps the finish light and approachable.

lingering sweetnesssmooth decay
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
77
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.

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

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About Sweet Stout

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What is a Sweet 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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