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Edinburgh Black

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Roasted malts bring layers of rich coffee and bittersweet cocoa, with a subtle toasted note that lingers. Smooth and creamy, this dry stout pours deep and dark under a thick, velvety head. The aim: a Scottish answer to the world's most famous stout. 4.2 % ABV, 35 IBU. It is gluten free, and it is built for more roast and body than the usual pour.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcoffeechocolate
roasted
coffee
chocolate
toasty
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted malt dominates the nose, layering coffee grounds and dark chocolate with a subtle toasted grain undertone.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Edinburgh Black

◎ Appearance

Deep black pour with a rich, velvety head that clings tenaciously to the glass. The body is opaque and impenetrable to light, presenting the visual density expected of a well-crafted dry stout. Lacing forms deliberately along the sides, marking each sip.

deep blackthick creamy headdense opacitypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt dominates the nose, layering coffee grounds and dark chocolate with a subtle toasted grain undertone. The aromatic profile remains restrained and elegant, avoiding harshness, with hints of dark fruit complexity beneath the surface roast. No sharp alcohol presence despite the approachable strength.

roasted maltcoffee, dark chocolatetoasted grainrestrained complexity

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate roasted character—bold coffee and bittersweet cocoa that coat the mouth smoothly. Mid-palate reveals a creamy mouthfeel with full body and a dry backbone that prevents sweetness from dominating. Bitterness arrives gently at 35 IBU, supporting rather than overwhelming the malted foundation.

roasted, coffee-forwardcreamy full bodydry bittersweet cocoabalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and extended, with roast and chocolate lingering on the palate without cloying. A subtle toasted note persists, defining the aftertaste and inviting another sip.

long toasted finishclean dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
85
Appearance
84
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.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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About Dry Stout

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What is a Dry 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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