Wholesome Stout
Intense roasted barley and roasted-coffee notes, a smoky and nutty nose, plenty of hop character and a dry, bitter finish in a full-bodied, smooth stout. It began as Peter Amor's cask recipe, sold as Dorothy Goodbody's Wholesome Stout, and it is the beer that Nightjar later grew out of. Silver for Cask British Dark Beers at the 2025 Midlands & West Indie Beer Awards.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Wholesome Stout
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.
About Stout
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, coffee, full-bodied character as Wholesome Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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