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Oatmeal Stout

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Notes of coffee and chocolate lead this stout, brewed in the style of a traditional London stout with a large share of oats in the grain bill and finished with cold-pressed coffee and roasted cocoa nibs. At 4.4 % it is an April-only small batch from the Sussex flint barn at Church Farm, where the water comes from a chalk aquifer below the farm.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecoffeeroasted
chocolate
coffee
roasted
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted coffee and cocoa—both pronounced and integrated rather than artificial.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oatmeal Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet-brown to nearly black, with a dense crumb-like head that clings persistently to the glass. The body is opaque and full, with minimal light penetration typical of the style. Fine carbonation supports a tight Schaumkleiden that speaks to careful conditioning.

deep brown-blackpersistent headfull opacity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted coffee and cocoa—both pronounced and integrated rather than artificial. Beneath lies a soft maltiness with hints of dark plum and molasses. The cold-pressed coffee and roasted cocoa nibs contribute a clean, artisanal quality without astringency.

coffee, roasted cocoadark fruit undertonessoft malted grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens creamy and smooth, with chocolate and coffee flavours arriving together in the mid-palate. The oat component softens the structure, lending body without heaviness. Bitterness is restrained at 30 IBU—present enough to define the finish but never harsh, allowing the roasted and malty characters to remain central.

chocolate, coffeecreamy mouthfeelbalanced restraint

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with coffee tannins fading into a lingering cocoa warmth. At 4.4 % ABV, the aftertaste remains light and refreshing despite the dark character.

dry, warmingcocoa lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
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.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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About Oatmeal Stout

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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.

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