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St Philips takes its name from the Bristol neighbourhood where the brewery stands; the beer was formerly sold simply as Stout. It is rich and full-bodied at 5 %, led by roasted coffee and dark chocolate with a hint of molasses, smooth on the palate and dry at the end. Under its earlier name it won gold in its class and overall silver at the SIBA South West awards in 2017, and bronze among kegged stouts and porters in 2025. It comes in cans, on cask and in keg.

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

AWARDS

Gold · 2017
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South West)
Porters, Stouts, Old Ales, Strong Milds & Strong Brown Ales
Silver · 2017
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South West)
Overall Champion Cask of the Competition
Bronze · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South West)
Keg Stout & Porter (up to 6.4%)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South West) (Porters, Stouts, Old Ales, Strong Milds & Strong Brown Ales)
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South West) (Overall Champion Cask of the Competition)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South West) (Keg Stout & Porter (up to 6.4%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent roasted coffee and cocoa notes, grounded in dark malt complexity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St Philips

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to black in the glass, with a opaque body that reveals no light when held to a flame. A dense, creamy head forms and holds with good adhesion to the glass walls. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

opaque dark browncreamy head retentionsmooth carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent roasted coffee and cocoa notes, grounded in dark malt complexity. A subtle molasses sweetness sits beneath, adding a hint of caramel depth without overwhelming the roast character. The aromatic profile is balanced and inviting rather than aggressive.

roasted coffeedark chocolatemolasses sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is full and rich, delivering the promised roasted coffee and dark chocolate flavors with a smooth texture on the palate. The mid-palate maintains body and sweetness while the 35 IBUs provide a restrained bitterness that emerges gradually. The finish turns noticeably dry, with lingering roast and cocoa notes clearing cleanly.

full-bodiedroasted malt characterdry finish

◑ Finish

A dry, moderately long finish dominated by roasted coffee and dark chocolate, with the molasses sweetness fading to reveal a clean bitterness. The aftertaste remains pleasant and free from harsh astringency.

dry aftertasteroast-forward
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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About Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Stout

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