The dark beer collection at Best of British Beer showcases the finest dark craft beer from independent British breweries. From robust porters with hints of caramel to velvety stouts with notes of coffee and chocolate, each bottle is chosen for its depth and character. Our selection of curated dark beers also features brown ales and mixed styles, offering ale lovers and beginners alike the chance to explore delicious variations of this rich beer style.

Perfect for gifting the beer lovers in your life or simply treating yourself, our range of dark beers will have something that everyone will appreciate. Ideal for any event whether quiet evenings, dates or gatherings with friends, these beers are perfect when paired with food or enjoyed on their own. Whether you’re indulging yourself or someone special, our dark beer collection is a great way to enjoy a taste of high-quality ingredients featuring unique ingredient combinations that are brewed to perfection. Take a look at our collection below, with some popular styles from independent breweries across the UK.

The 15 Dark Beer Collection is a celebration of British brewing, bringing together 15 500ml bottles that highlight the depth and diversity of dark beer styles. Featuring stouts, porters, ruby ales, Scotch ales, milds, Black IPAs and more, this selection offers something for both those exploring dark beers for the first time and seasoned enthusiasts. Each beer reflects the character and craftsmanship of breweries across England, Scotland and Wales.

Within the collection, you’ll find renowned breweries like Glamorgan Brewing, Coach House Brewery and Lancaster Brewery, among others, with each adding its unique touch to this rich selection. Delivered in a sturdy, branded Best of British Beer box, it’s an excellent way to enjoy the full range of flavours that British dark beers have to offer.

The Six Pack of Stout & Porter features a selected offering of stouts and porters, - all created with the finest malts and brewed to perfection. Porters are ideal for those who like a sweetness to their beer, brewed with malted barley and often featuring hints of chocolate, caramel or fruits. Stouts on the other hand usually include roasted barley which provides a bitter flavour profile and smoother body. This six-pack will have something to please anyone, whatever their preference of flavour for dark beer.

Each pack includes six delicious dark ales, with an array of sweet and bitter taste profiles. Whether you're gifting yourself or someone you care about, you can't go wrong with this delicious assortment of dark creamy stouts and porters.

The Dark Beer 6 Pack features six 500ml bottles of dark beers, bringing together a mix of stouts, porters, ruby ales, Scotch ales and more, showcasing the full spectrum of flavours found in these styles. Whether you know the person you’re gifting likes Scotch ale or you’re treating yourself and love the taste of a ruby ale, you’re bound to find something to please everyone by choosing this diverse selection of six dark beers.

Each craft beer in this Dark Beer 6 Pack is hand-selected to showcase the best of British brewing, offering a delicious experience for anyone who enjoys their silky, smooth textures and rich, complex flavours that pair well with dark-coloured smoky foods such as beef and venison or chocolatey desserts.

Our dark beer sets are perfect for marking any special occasion - but these incredible beers need no excuse to be opened! Whether for a birthday, anniversary or just to make someone happy, you can’t go wrong with our collection.

The dark beer gift packs are available in various options to suit your preferences. Choose from pre-selected dark beer collections that include the full selection of flavours dark beer can offer. Every order arrives with care, ready to enjoy or share, and can be easily purchased through our checkout page for a seamless experience.

Best of British Beer was founded in 2011 by husband and wife duo Gill and Will Sherwin with the goal of sharing locally brewed beers with ale lovers across the UK. Ever since then, we've been proudly waving the British flag, shipping delicious craft beers from more than 500 award-winning English, Welsh and Scottish breweries, even including gluten-free and vegan-friendly beers. Our selection caters to every preference and we're constantly adding new additions to the range. We not only sell and ship these independent brewers’ craft beers we also actively promote them via channels such as social media and support them with aspects of their operations such as organising transport of their deliveries.

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When searching for your perfect dark beer for gifting, consider the preferences of who you’re gifting. Do they prefer a sweet flavour profile that boasts notes of chocolate or caramel? Or maybe they prefer a hint of bitterness in their brew and would appreciate the sharpness of coffee beans? Consider the malt or hops used in a dark ale’s ingredients, both can completely alter the ale’s aroma and taste, and with a wide variety of flavours to choose from, you can truly select a unique beer gift for your loved one.

The types of malts used in brewing range from lightly sweet base malts, like pale and pilsner, to rich caramel malts with toffee or dried fruit notes. Kilned malts add toasty or nutty flavours, while roasted malts bring bold chocolate, coffee or burnt toast profiles to the taste of beer.

Dark beer and India Pale Ales (IPA) are two distinct styles of beer, each offering a unique flavour profile and brewing history. As we have explained above, dark beers are known for their rich, malty taste. In contrast, IPAs are typically lighter in colour and highlight the hoppy flavours, with aromas ranging from citrusy and piney to floral or tropical. At Best of British Beer, we celebrate both styles by sourcing a diverse selection that allows beer lovers to explore their preferred flavours - or discover something new.

For those ale drinkers who prefer a smoother, heavier beer, dark beers are the perfect choice. If you’re looking for lighter, fruity and blended tastes, IPAs are the ideal drinking experience to gift your loved ones or yourself.

Dark beer is crafted using roasted malts, which give it its distinctive deep colour and rich flavours. Unlike lighter beers, these brews focus on complex layers, often showcasing hints of everything from caramel, chocolate and vanilla, to liquorice, coffee and nutty flavours.

Enjoy the best of British brewing with these delicious dark beers that everyone will enjoy, whether a beer enthusiast or someone just trying them out. Whatever your choice from our dark beers, you’ll find a wide selection of high-quality options that celebrate Britain’s finest brewers. Should you need some help picking the perfect dark beer from our collection? Then [email protected]! Call us on 01782 405472 today.