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Choosing a stout beer is for a richer palate, with strong, refreshing and warm notes breaking through every sip. We believe that beer should be inclusive, delicious and enjoyable, so both our sober and alcoholic vegan and gluten-free stouts are brewed to the same impeccable standards.
Our ‘Stout Brummie’ is crafted with the finest oatmeal and carefully selected hops, creating a rich, full-bodied stout with earthy and subtle floral aromas. Nitrogen carbonation gives it a smooth, silk-like mouthfeel that elevates every sip.
Brewed using 100% renewable energy in Stirchley, Birmingham, this stout reflects both quality and sustainability. If you’re looking for one of the best stout beers around, Stout Brummie delivers depth, character and a velvety finish that stands out from the rest.
If this sounds like your kind of drink, you can buy stout online here and combine some of our other beer types in a stout selection box, or head on down and visit our Stirchley taproom.
Stout beer is a darker ale known for its rich, roasted flavours that are brought to life through a top-fermented process at warmer temperatures. It often comes with a heavier, flavourful body with a silky, cream-like feel. It is brewed with roasted grains like barley and is a similar process to roasting coffee.
There are three kinds of stout to drink. Imperial stout is the strongest and most intense kind, milk stouts are slightly more subdued and sweeter, while oatmeal stouts feature oatmeal in their brewing process for a smoother texture.
A stout beer is known for its strong, roasted flavour, a characteristic that comes from the heavily kilned barley (or other grain) with which it is brewed. These dark malts contribute to a deep, robust profile that sets stout apart from lighter beer styles. Rich notes of chocolate, coffee, caramel or even burnt toast are often detected, giving the beer a complex and full-bodied taste. Depending on the specific brewing process, additional hints of sweetness, bitterness or smokiness may also emerge, creating a uniquely satisfying drink that appeals to those who enjoy bold and full-flavoured beverages.
A typical stout beer will range from 4%-7%, with the Stout Brummie measuring in at 4.8%. Stronger imperial stouts will measure in between 8% and 12%.
In comparison, a typical lager will measure between 4% and 5.5%, with our Stirchley Lager being 4.4%. Pale ales measure in from anywhere between 4% to 7.5% depending on style. Our Pale Brummie is 4%. Bitter will normally measure at 3.2% to 5.5%, with our Bitter Brummie being 4.1%.
So, a stout beer is no more alcoholic than its counterparts; it instead provides a heavier, roasted flavour.
The deep, roasted flavouring of a full-bodied stout beer can be matched exceptionally well with rich, savoury, salty and sweet foods. Its bold character allows an added layer of roasted complexity to be introduced when it is used with grilled or barbecued dishes such as burgers or rare steak.
A gentle smokiness can also be imparted to cheeses or seafood when stout is incorporated. The best stout beers have depth that enables them to complement and keep pace with indulgent dishes, including heavy chocolate desserts, churros or richly prepared venison, allowing each element of the meal to be balanced and enhanced by its presence.
Most stouts can be stored for at least six months. It is best, like with most alcoholic beverages, to keep them upright in a cool, dark place out of direct light and heat. Storing upright limits the drink’s exposure and limits its oxidation. For the best stout beers, you want to avoid any form of refrigeration, as this will slow down desirable ageing development.
While many stout beers can be kept for a long time, most will hit their peak within their first year unless they are designed to be aged. Stouts with higher ABV levels age better, while those with specific flavours won’t.
Most traditional stout beers are not actually gluten-free, as they tend to be brewed with barley, wheat or rye, none of which are gluten-free. Some kinds of stout are low-gluten in nature and may be OK for mild-gluten sensitivity, but it is still inadvisable. Instead, you could buy our stout online or head down to Birmingham Brewing Company’s taproom and try a Brummie Stout that is made from the ground up with deglutinated barley, wheat and oats, meaning it is gluten-free and, as a handy little bonus, is also a vegan drink option.
