Black Cab
Black Cab is named after the London taxi and brewed as a nod to the city's nineteenth-century stout tradition. The grist combines Pale, Crystal and Chocolate malt with malted oats, hopped with Goldings and Fuggles, and the beer pours near jet black. Coffee, chocolate and roasted grain fill the nose. The palate is lighter than the colour suggests, with red berry notes and mild hops meeting chocolatey malt, while the oats lend a smooth texture before a dry finish.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Black Cab
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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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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