Whisky Barrel Aged Stout from Ampersand — Beer from the Wood at Blackfriars

Social Media Manager — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:41:56 +0000

There’s something special about beer served the old way — straight from a wooden barrel, on gravity, the way it’s been done for centuries.

Right now at The Blackfriars Tavern, we have a small wooden cask from Ampersand Brewery filled with their Whisky Barrel Aged Stout · 5.4% ABV. This is proper “beer from the wood” — traditional real ale served on gravity direct from the barrel, straight out of the cellar.

The whisky barrel ageing gives this stout a depth and character you just don’t get from a standard cask. There’s something about the wood that softens and enriches the beer, adding gentle oak notes and a whisper of the spirit that came before it. It’s a slow, patient sort of drink — something worth taking your time over.

It’s available now, while stocks last. And with a small cask like this, stocks really won’t last long.

Ask at the bar, find a quiet corner, and enjoy a proper pint of something a little different.

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Now pouring: Ampersand’s ESB — from wood! Beer In The Wood!

Blackfriars Tavern — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:01:34 +0000

We’ve landed some wooden-cask ESB from Ampersand, delivering rounded malt, gentle caramel, and a soft oak finish. It’s in a traditional wooden cask and already tasting superb. Available now at the bar. Cheers!

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Whisky Barrel Aged Stout from Ampersand — Beer from the Wood at Blackfriars

Now pouring: Ampersand’s ESB — from wood! Beer In The Wood!