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Master Stoat is a coffee stout at 5.0 %, introduced in 2023. It pours dark and deep and opens with a rich coffee aroma. On the palate the roast is smooth, not sharp, and sits alongside caramel and toffee; biscuity malt adds depth, and the finish stays on the same note. For a stout it leans to the sweet side. The beer is brewed all year.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Bronze · 2026
World Beer Awards
England
Bronze · 2024
World Beer Awards
England
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (England)
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (England)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
coffeeroastedcaramel
coffee
roasted
caramel
malty
chocolate
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent roasted coffee, rich and inviting without sharpness or burnt character.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Master Stoat

◎ Appearance

Master Stoat presents a deep, opaque black body with a dense tan head that settles to a thin, clinging collar. The pour is full and dark, with minimal light penetration through the liquid. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting fine lacing on the glass.

deep blackdense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent roasted coffee, rich and inviting without sharpness or burnt character. Beneath the coffee lie gentle notes of caramel and toffee, with subtle undertones of biscuity malt that deepen the overall profile. The aromatics are warm and approachable, characteristic of the style.

roasted coffeecaramel, toffeesmooth roast

◐ Taste

The palate leads with smooth roasted character that avoids harshness, allowing caramel and toffee sweetness to develop prominently. Biscuity malt adds backbone and textural depth to the middle, balancing the sweetness with a light grain presence. The beer sits toward the sweeter end of the stout spectrum, with restrained bitterness (35 IBU) playing a supporting role.

smooth roastcaramel sweetnessbiscuity maltlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is persistent and true to the midpalate, maintaining the caramel and toffee notes without becoming cloying. A gentle roast lingers through the aftertaste, leaving the mouth warm and satisfied.

persistent sweetnesscaramel aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
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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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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