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Black Light

Nickel Brook Brewing Co.
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🌍 Canada · Stout · One of 44 Stouts in hopIQ

Near-black under a tan head, velvety in texture despite the modest strength. Dark chocolate and roasted coffee dominate, with a light char note behind them and enough residual sweetness to keep the roast from drying out. The body is smooth and medium-light, the finish soft and lingering rather than sharply bitter.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Substantial body.

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Stout.
Malt character
chocolate
coffee
roasted
toasty
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
dark fruit
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Black Light

Appearance

Near-black in the glass, with dense opacity characteristic of the style. A tan head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The modest carbonation sits quietly beneath the surface, allowing the dark malt character to dominate visually.

near-blacktan headfine lacingopaque

Aroma

Dark chocolate and roasted coffee lead the nose, with a gentle char note weaving underneath. The roast is balanced by a subtle sweetness that suggests caramel undertones without veering into cloying territory. No aggressive hop character intrudes; instead, the aromatics remain centered on the malt's dark, toasted expression.

dark chocolateroasted coffeecharsweet malt

Taste

The palate opens with velvety chocolate and coffee, immediately settling into a smooth, medium-light body that defies the beer's modest 4.5% ABV. Residual sweetness keeps the roasted grain from drying the mouth, while a light char provides subtle complexity. Bitterness remains restrained, allowing the malt's soft, toasted character to linger without harshness.

chocolate-forwardsmooth drinkingsoft roastsweet-savory balance

Finish

The finish is soft and lingering, with chocolate and coffee notes fading gradually rather than abruptly. No sharp bitterness intrudes; instead, a gentle warmth and residual sweetness persist on the palate.

soft fadelingering sweetness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Black Light

Serve at 10–14°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Black Light

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same chocolate, coffee, roasted character as Black Light will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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