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Fireman's Stout

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A tribute to the building's heritage — a robust roasty stout brewed in a historic fire station. Chocolate and coffee notes with a smooth finish. The kind of stout that feels right in a century-old building with fire poles still in place.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark38
PaceTwo or Three
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
toasty
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted grain dominates the nose, with pronounced notes of dark cocoa and espresso emerging beneath.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fireman's Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet-brown to black, opaque and dense. A tight, tan head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass rim, building a rich lacing pattern down the sides. The beer presents a solid, impenetrable body characteristic of the style.

opaque blackpersistent foamtight head lacing

◌ Aroma

Roasted grain dominates the nose, with pronounced notes of dark cocoa and espresso emerging beneath. Secondary earthy and slightly charred notes suggest the deep kilning of the base Malz, while subtle hints of dried fruit add subtle complexity without sweetness.

roasted graindark cocoa and espressocharred malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold roasted character and dark chocolate, settling into a smooth, malty mid-section. Coffee bitterness builds gradually without harshness, balanced by a rich, creamy mouthfeel. The 35 IBUs provide restraint—enough definition to accent the roasted profile without dominating the overall structure.

chocolate-forwardcoffee-drivensmooth creamy bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with dry cocoa tannins and a whisper of espresso. The finish tapers cleanly without astringency, leaving the roasted impression rather than lingering sweetness.

dry cocoa finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
82
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.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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About Stout

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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.

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