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Cauld Reekie

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🌍 United Kingdom · Stout - Other · One of 4 Stout - Others in hopIQ

Named after Edinburgh's famous nickname — Cauld Reekie meaning smoky city. Stewart's flagship dark beer — a rich, roasted stout with coffee and chocolate notes. Available on cask and keg across Edinburgh.

ABV
5.5%
IBU
35
SRM
dark40

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

roasted
87%
dark
75%
smooth
63%
malty
55%
full-bodied
50%
coffee
45%
chocolate
38%
medium-bodied
25%
dark chocolate
25%
bitter
13%
grain
5%
nutty
0%

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About Stout - Other

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What is a Stout - Other?

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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cauld Reekie

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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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