Sweet Sussex
A lush, sweet stout at 2.8%, named after the county it is brewed in. Sweetness carries the beer from first sip to finish, and the body stays light and mild. It is one of the old names in the Harvey's range: Sweet Sussex took a prize at the international brewers' exhibition of 1968 and a silver medal at the Brewing Industry International Awards in 1990.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Sweet Sussex
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
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 Sweet Stout
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Sweet 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 Sweet Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same sweet, light, smooth-drinking character as Sweet Sussex will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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