Night Watchman
Chocolate and oatmeal lead in this English stout at 4.4%, joined by a little caramel, a slight sweetness and a hint of liquorice on the way out, with a roasty edge that reads almost smoky. It is smooth and easy-going, sold in cans, and brewed on a family farm on the Yorkshire Wolds, with the brewing water drawn from the farm's own borehole in the chalk.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Night Watchman
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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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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