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True Stout Nitro

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Roasted smell and taste, roast coffee and chocolate on the nose, definite hop notes and a dry, deep body from roast barley, which also gives colour. The nitro pour turns it silky-smooth and creamy. This keg and can version of Titanic's Stout runs at 4.5% ABV and has won SIBA medals in 2024, 2025 and 2026, among them Gold in 2025.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2024
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands)
Keg Stout & Porter
Gold · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West)
Keg Stout & Porter (6.4% and under)
Bronze · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards
Keg Stout & Porter
Silver · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West)
Bottle & Can British Dark Beers (4.5% to 6.4%)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands) (Keg Stout & Porter)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West) (Keg Stout & Porter (6.4% and under))
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (Keg 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
hoppy
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted grain and coffee dominate the nose, with distinct notes of dark chocolate and cocoa contributing warmth and depth.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for True Stout Nitro

◎ Appearance

Deep black with a rich auburn core, opaque and light-absorbing. The nitrogen carbonation produces a dense, persistent head with fine bubble structure that clings to the glass in pronounced lacing. Foam retention is exceptional, with a thick collar that remains stable throughout the drinking experience.

deep blackopaquedense nitrogen headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Roasted grain and coffee dominate the nose, with distinct notes of dark chocolate and cocoa contributing warmth and depth. Subtle hop character emerges beneath the roast, adding herbal complexity without overshadowing the malt-driven foundation. The nose is inviting and layered, with no harsh phenolic or metallic edges.

roasted coffeedark chocolateherbal hop notescocoa

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, the nitrogen carbonation delivering a velvety mouthfeel that softens the assertive roast character. Mid-palate reveals roast barley depth with coffee and chocolate presence, balanced by restrained but definite hop bitterness. The finish dries progressively, leaving a clean, unflinching mineral dryness from the roasted malts.

silky mouthfeelroasted barleydry finishbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and sustained, with lingering coffee and subtle chocolate notes fading into a mineral, mouth-cleansing sensation. Bitterness tapers smoothly without turning harsh, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry aftertastemineralcoffee linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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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