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Halo Oat Stout

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The dark beer of the Halo line: an oat stout at 0.3%. The brewery's notes give dark chocolate and liquorice in the flavour and espresso and roasted malt in the aroma, the same roast-led picture as its porter in a much lighter frame. Oats are part of the recipe and lend some smoothness that the low strength would otherwise lack. Brewed from organic barley malt, oats, hops and yeast.

ABV
0.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced espresso and roasted malt character, lending an earthy, coffee-forward quality that dominates the initial impression.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Halo Oat Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to black in color, with the dark opacity characteristic of a stout despite the minimal alcohol content. The head is modest but stable, with fine-grained foam that clings to the glass walls with delicate lacing. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the style.

deep brown-blackopaquefine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced espresso and roasted malt character, lending an earthy, coffee-forward quality that dominates the initial impression. Underneath, notes of dark chocolate and liquorice emerge, adding sweetness and anise-like complexity. The roasted profile is clean and well-defined, with no thin or astringent edges.

espresso, roasted maltdark chocolate, liquoriceearthy coffee

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and rounded, a direct result of the oats in the grain bill, which soften what might otherwise feel thin at 0.3% ABV. Dark chocolate and liquorice flavors develop across the mid-palate, supported by deep roasted malt undertones. Bitterness is moderate at 40 IBU, measured and restrained, finishing with a dry, roasted edge rather than harsh grip.

smooth, rounded mouthfeeldark chocolate, liquorice sweetnessmeasured bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and of medium length, with roasted malt and a gentle espresso note persisting in the aftertaste. The oat-derived smoothness carries through to the end, preventing any sharp drying sensation.

dry roastedmedium persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
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 Alcohol-Free Stout

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What is a Alcohol-Free 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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