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Gluten Free Cream Stout

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A strong, dark, aromatic stout, rich as black velvet, with coffee and vanilla notes, a smooth creamy chocolate flavour and a bittersweet aftertaste. Local malts and hops carry the coffee and vanilla. At 6.5 % ABV it is the gluten-free sibling of the brewery's Cream Stout, brewed in Suffolk in former farm buildings beside a moated hall.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
vanillacoffeechocolate
vanilla
coffee
chocolate
roasted
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent roasted coffee and dark chocolate notes, followed by subtle vanilla undertones that emerge from the local malts and hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gluten Free Cream Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black with brownish highlights at the edges, revealing excellent clarity despite the dark hue. A dense, persistent tan head forms and clings to the glass with fine Schaumhaftung. Carbonation is moderate, creating a composed and luxurious visual presence.

black with brown edgesdense persistent headwell-defined lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent roasted coffee and dark chocolate notes, followed by subtle vanilla undertones that emerge from the local malts and hops. A gentle sweetness balances the roasted character, with hints of dark fruit adding complexity. The aroma is inviting and malty rather than aggressively hoppy.

roasted coffeedark chocolatevanilla, subtle sweet

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, coating the palate with cocoa and vanilla flavors that build through the mid-palate. The local malts deliver a rich, bittersweet character with coffee undertones and a touch of dark fruit. Bitterness (35 IBU) is restrained, allowing the malt sweetness and creamy texture to dominate without becoming cloying.

creamy mouthfeelbittersweet balancecoffee, chocolate, vanilla

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and dry, with a lingering bittersweet aftertaste that fades gracefully. Roasted notes persist gently on the palate without harshness.

bittersweet aftertasteclean, dry fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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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.

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