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Tennent's Stout

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Roasted malt forms the base, layered with subtle dark chocolate, liquorice, treacle and coffee, a delicate sweetness and a moderately bitter finish. The body is medium and the foam head velvety. At 4% ABV and poured on draught only, in select venues, it revives the stouts Wellpark brewed from 1740, long before lager arrived, and shipped across the globe.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted grain dominates the nose, backed by earthy undertones and hints of dark chocolate and coffee.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tennent's Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black to opaque brown under light, characteristic of a traditional stout. The velvety foam head is dense and creamy, clinging persistently to the glass sides with fine retention. Minimal visible carbonation, presenting a settled, refined appearance.

deep blackcreamy foamdense lacinglow carbonation

◌ Aroma

Roasted grain dominates the nose, backed by earthy undertones and hints of dark chocolate and coffee. Subtle anise and liquorice notes emerge on closer inspection, layered beneath the malt. The aroma is restrained and elegant, without aggressive roast or smoke.

roasted maltdark chocolateliquoricecoffee notes

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and slightly sweet, with roasted malts providing structure and complexity. Mid-palate reveals treacle and liquorice alongside subtle cocoa, balanced by a delicate drying quality. The finish arrives with moderate bitterness and a gentle coffee dryness, without harsh edges.

sweet openingtreaclemoderate bitternesscoffee finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is moderately dry and lingers pleasantly, with traces of roasted grain and a whisper of cocoa. Clean departure without astringency or cloying sweetness.

dry finishroasted grainclean departure
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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About Stout

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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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