Silkie Stout
A jet-black oatmeal stout at 5% and one of the brewery's original beers. A roast coffee aroma leads to a rich chocolate flavour and a smooth, creamy finish; the judges who named it Champion Beer of Scotland in 2017 singled out the balance between the two. First Gold and Pacifica are the hops, and earlier descriptions also mention a note of orange. The name refers to the selkies of Scottish folklore, seal people said to shed their skins to walk on land.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Silkie Stout
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 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 chocolate, coffee, creamy character as Silkie Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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