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Inside Out is the oatmeal stout in the year-round range, sold in 440 ml cans. It is roasty and balanced: sweet biscuit in the aroma, dark chocolate and coffee on the palate. The oats bring a creamy head and a smooth, full body; the hops are Admiral and Bramling Cross. The name describes the step from prison back into ordinary life. In the regional SIBA bottle and can awards for the South East it took gold and best in category for stout and porter in 2023, silver in 2025 and two earlier bronze medals.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold · 2023
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South East)
Bottle & Can Stout & Porter
Silver · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South East)
Bottle & Can Stout & Porter (6.4% and under)
Bronze · 2022
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South East)
Bottle & Can Stout & Porter
Bronze · 2021
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South East)
British Dark Beers (4.5 to 6.4%)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South East) (Bottle & Can Stout & Porter)
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South East) (Bottle & Can Stout & Porter (6.4% and under))
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South East) (Bottle & Can Stout & Porter)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
bready
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
Sweet biscuit and toasted malt lead the nose, with hints of digestive biscuit and shortbread.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Inside Out

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black with a ruby glow at the edges when held to light. A dense, creamy tan head forms and clings persistently to the glass, leaving lacing on each sip. The body is opaque and full; carbonation is moderate and even.

deep browncreamy headpersistent lacingfull-bodied

◌ Aroma

Sweet biscuit and toasted malt lead the nose, with hints of digestive biscuit and shortbread. Beneath lies dark chocolate and roasted coffee, grounded and earthy. A subtle herbal note from the Bramling Cross hop emerges on closer inspection.

sweet biscuitdark chocolateroasted coffeeherbal undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, creamy sweetness from the oatmeal—caramel and biscuit malt dominate the entry and mid-palate. Dark chocolate and espresso build depth, while the Admiral and Bramling Cross hops deliver a restrained, earthy bitterness that balances without asserting dominance. The finish remains smooth and full.

creamy texturebiscuit maltdark chocolaterestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with roasted grain, cocoa, and a gentle herbal dryness. No harsh edges; the oats ensure a clean, seamless exit.

moderate lengthcocoa aftertasteclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
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 Oatmeal Stout

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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.

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