Harviestoun Old Engine Oil Craft Stout Beer 33 cl 6%

The name sounds like something from a garage, but Old Engine Oil is one of Scotland's most celebrated stouts - a creamy, dark experience far more refined than its rough name suggests.

Expert description of Harviestoun Old Engine Oil

Old Engine Oil Craft Stout is a wonderfully creamy brew with a velvety mouthfeel of coffee, caramel, dark chocolate and hops, along with subtle notes of cherry accompanying the roasted flavour in the finish. Harviestoun Brewery, located in Alva, Scotland, is known for award-winning craft beer and has brewed since 1985.

The beer is especially well suited to enjoying after dinner, where its full, dark character can unfold at leisure. At a moderate 6% ABV and 40 IBU, it is powerful in flavour without being overwhelming in strength.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Coffee and dark chocolate, with a hint of cherry.

Taste

Creamy and velvety with caramel, coffee and hops in interplay.

Finish

Roasted and lightly bitter with lingering coffee notes.

Specifications

Name: Old Engine Oil Craft Stout
Brewery: Harviestoun Brewery
Country/Region: Alva, Scotland
Beer Style: Stout
ABV: 6%
IBU: 40
Size: 33 CL
EAN: 600519000319
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 10-12°C, ideal after dinner as a digestif

Flavour Profile

Coffee · Chocolate · Creamy · Roasted

Did You Know?

Harviestoun Brewery is home to Schiehallion, the only beer from a UK brewery to win the World's Best Pilsner award, underlining the brewery's broad quality beyond its stouts.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harviestoun Old Engine Oil

What does Old Engine Oil taste like?

It tastes of coffee, caramel and dark chocolate with a hint of cherry and a roasted finish.

Is Old Engine Oil worth it?

Yes, it is one of Scotland's most acclaimed stouts from an award-winning brewery at a very accessible price.

What temperature should it be served at?

10-12°C is ideal to bring out the coffee and chocolate notes. Choose a wide beer glass to get the most out of the aromas.

When should Old Engine Oil be enjoyed?

It is especially well suited to enjoying after dinner as a digestif.

Where does Harviestoun come from?

From Alva in Scotland, where the brewery has made award-winning craft beer since 1985.

Why is the beer called Old Engine Oil?

The name humorously refers to the beer's dark, thick appearance, reminiscent of engine oil, though the flavour is far more refined.