Belhaven Scottish Oat Stout
A deluxe oat stout brewed for a full roasted chocolate flavour, with a hop character that complements a blend of three malts. Dark, bold and warming at 7% ABV, and made by Belhaven in Dunbar from malted barley and its own yeast. Country winner in the Oat Stout category at the 2022 World Beer Awards. Found in bottles at retailers.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Belhaven Scottish Oat 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.
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.
Finding a similar Oatmeal Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, chocolate, full-bodied character as Belhaven Scottish Oat Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.