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Oatmeal Stout

Fourpure Brewing Co.
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🌍 United Kingdom · Oatmeal Stout · One of 16 Oatmeal Stouts in hopIQ

Fourpure's dark flagship — rich, creamy, and warming. Brewed with oats for a smooth, full-bodied mouthfeel. Coffee and chocolate notes with a clean finish. One of Bermondsey's most celebrated craft dark beers.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark39
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full body.

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Oatmeal Stout.
Malt character
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
nutty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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#9 of 50The Best British Stouts

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oatmeal Stout

Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in color, with an opacity that speaks to the roasted grain bill. A generous, tan-brown head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving clear lacing on each sip. The carbonation is restrained yet present, complementing the beer's full-bodied character.

deep mahoganyopaquepersistent head

Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt and dark chocolate, underscored by coffee grounds and cocoa powder. A subtle caramel sweetness emerges beneath, while the oats contribute a soft, cereal-like undertone without harshness. The overall impression is warm and inviting, free of any sharp or bitter volatiles.

roasted maltdark chocolatecoffeesoft cereal notes

Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy across the palate, the oats delivering a velvety mouthfeel that softens the roasted grain structure. Mid-palate reveals layered chocolate and coffee notes alongside gentle nuttiness and hints of dark fruit complexity. Bitterness remains moderate and integrated, balancing the malt sweetness without asserting dominance.

creamy texturechocolate-coffeemoderate bitterness

Finish

The finish unfolds with a dry, clean tone that avoids heaviness despite the full body. A subtle warmth from the 5.6% ABV lingers without becoming harsh, while cocoa and coffee notes fade gracefully into the aftertaste.

clean finishdrywarming fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Oatmeal Stout

Serve at 10–14°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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Oatmeal Stout

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 roasted, creamy, chocolate character as Oatmeal Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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