A frame with real heft — the palate has plenty to hold onto through the finish.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Black House
◎ Appearance
Black House pours deep black with opaque clarity and minimal light transmission. A thick, mocha-coloured head forms on the pour and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving visible lacing as the beer is consumed. The body appears full and dense, characteristic of a well-crafted oatmeal stout.
◌ Aroma
Fresh coffee dominates the nose immediately, reflecting the brewery's in-house roasting. Dark chocolate and roasted grain follow closely beneath, creating a layered aromatic profile. The coffee note remains front-and-centre without turning harsh or ashy, supported by subtle grain sweetness from the oat adjunct.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with chocolate-covered espresso bean character—a seamless marriage of cocoa and coffee without burnt or acrid edges. Oatmeal provides a full, smooth texture throughout the mid-palate, softening the roasted elements. Moderate bitterness (30 IBU) surfaces cleanly, integrating rather than dominating.
◑ Finish
The finish is dry with a lingering roast character that persists on the palate. Coffee and grain notes fade gradually, leaving a clean, slightly mineral aftertaste.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Black House
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Black House
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 flavor character as Black House will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.