Pilot Stout
Rich, bold, roasty and smooth is how the brewery sums up this 4.0% stout. Maris Otter gives a subtle biscuit base, and layers of progressively darker malts build chocolate, coffee and toast, according to Pilot's own listing. Wheat and oats are part of the grist. The low strength keeps it light on its feet despite the dark roast character, and the brewery stresses how easily it drinks. It joined the range in 2024.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Pilot 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.
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, rich, chocolate character as Pilot Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.