Gwilym Ddu
Gwilym Ddu is a stout introduced in 2025. The brewery describes it as smooth and dry, showcasing the rich coffee character of roasted barley. Roast coffee leads, backed by a bitterness like dark chocolate and a dry finish with little sweetness. The name is the Welsh term the naturalist Thomas Pennant recorded in the eighteenth century for the black guillemot, a seabird that breeds on the rocky outcrops of the North Wales coast in summer.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Gwilym Ddu
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
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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Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Stout
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