Old Midnight Hen
Old Midnight Hen is an oatmeal stout of 4.2% that joined the Hen family in 2024. It is rich and complex with plenty of body and carries hints of chocolate and coffee. The hops add a touch of bitterness, and the oats give the stout a silky, smooth finish.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Old Midnight Hen
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 smooth, rich, chocolate character as Old Midnight Hen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.