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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It’s back. The Mr Winters Creme-Bru-Latte — the Coffee Caramel & Vanilla Milk Stout originally created to help us celebrate becoming East Anglia CAMRA Pub of the Year 2025— has arrived on the bar at Blackfriars Tavern.

Brewed by Mr Winters Brewery in Norwich, this is the same beer that combines two favourites: their Vanilla Latte Milk Stout (2025 silver medalist in the speciality flavoured category) with the caramel warmth of the ever-popular Caramel Mild. The result is a smooth, indulgent stout with coffee, caramel and vanilla notes that work together rather better than they have any right to.

Available while stocks last.

Available now at The Blackfriars Tavern. Ask at the bar. A proper pint of something worth taking your time over.

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Mr Winters Brewery in Norwich have produced a new beer to help us celebrate becoming the East Anglian CAMRA Pub of the Year for the second year in succession. We already sell the Vanilla Latte Milk Stout (2025 silver medalist, speciality differently flavoured category) nearly all year round, and our customers also love the Caramel Mild, so it didn’t take much discussion to come up with the idea of combining the two!

From Sunday 31st August, available only at Blackfriars Tavern in Great Yarmouth, Mr Winters Brewery in association with Blackfriars Tavern (East Anglia CAMRA Regional Pub Of The Year) presents Creme-Bru-Latte, a Coffee Caramel & Vanilla Milk Stout! Strictly limited and only available while stocks last.

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Blackfriars Tavern is thrilled to unveil its very own Nitro Stout, a bold and velvety creation crafted right here on the premises, debuting today, Christmas Day 2024. This indulgent stout offers a luxuriously smooth pour with a rich, creamy head, delivering notes of subtle roasted coffee, and dark chocolate.

We celebrated its release with one of our regulars, Paul, who had the honour of being the second customer to savour this new addition to our lineup. (The first had it all gone before we could take a picture!).

The Scholar’s Stout (Nitro Edition), a live, unfiltered and unfined stout when kegged, is the latest innovation from Blackfriars Tavern Brewery, continuing our tradition of creating unique and high-quality ales. Its nitro-infused pour guarantees a stunning cascade effect, making it as visually captivating as it is delicious.

Come and try our Nitro Stout for yourself at Blackfriars Tavern, the East Anglia CAMRA Pub of the Year and Norfolk CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year. We’re raising the bar for local brews, one pint at a time!

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Remember the joy of crunching into Matchmakers at Christmastime? Those after-dinner delights of orange, mint, and coffee flavors have inspired our next series of real ales from the brilliant Mr. Winters Brewery!

Over the next week, we’ll be tapping into these indulgent brews, one at a time:
Chocolate Orange Porter – Rich, velvety, and bitter.
Mint Chocolate Porter – Cool, refreshing, and oh-so-smooth.
Vanilla Latte Milk Stout – A creamy coffee and vanilla dream.

Celebrate the festive season at East Anglia’s CAMRA Pub of the Year, The Blackfriars Tavern in Great Yarmouth. Come and taste these nostalgic flavors brought to life in pint form!

Don’t miss out – the first two are available for a limited time only.

Cheers to Christmas memories and new traditions!

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Gulden Draak Imperial Stout is an imperial stout from Belgian brewer,
Brouwerij Van Steenberge. As the rather imposing bottle suggests, this is a seriously strong, flavourful beer. The name Imperial Stout comes from a particularly strong stout that was produced in England and shipped to the Imperial court of Russia back in the 1800s. This regal beer is brewed with double, or even triple, the malts and hops, to produce a rich, complex flavour and strong alcohol content – generally around 10-12% ABV. Gulden Draak Imperial Stout pours a deep black colour, offering up aromas of cherries, dried fruit and chocolate. The flavour is rich and fruity, with chocolate, roasted malt and brown sugar, alongside a hint of clove spice.
Buy Gulden Draak Imperial Stout to explore a dark, complex beer with an interesting history.

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Available while stocks last, our Peanut Butter Pastry Stout, all you expect from a stout with an understated Peanut Butter taste.

#RealAleMagic

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We now know that the Three Wise Men didn’t make it to Bethlehem until about April because the star they were following couldn’t have been seen over Bethlehem until then, and at the Blackfriars Tavern, we have been saving the Starry Night Stout for the right time.

So, on to the story of the Three Wise Men and the Starry night Stout:

Once upon a time, many years ago, there were three wise men who were traveling from the East to see the newborn king, Jesus. They had been following a bright star that shone in the sky, leading them to their destination. As they traveled through unfamiliar lands, they grew weary and longed for a moment of respite.

One day, as they journeyed through the land of England, they came across a quaint sea-side town called Great Yarmouth. They were drawn to a cozy pub on the outskirts of town, and the sign above the door caught their eye – “The Blackfriars Tavern.” Intrigued, they ventured inside to find a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with some visitors gathered around the bar chatting with locals and other visitors playing Jenga or one of the other table games.

The Three Wise Men took a seat at the bar and ordered a pint of the local famous brew – Starry Night Stout from Tindall Ales Brewery. As they drank, they marvelled at the rich, velvety taste of the beer and the delicate lacing down the partially emptied glass. They could not help but feel a sense of wonder and awe, as if the stars were speaking to them.

As they finished their drinks and prepared to continue on their journey, the wise men could not help but feel that there was something special about the Blackfriars Tavern. They left the pub feeling refreshed and renewed, ready to continue their quest to see the newborn king.

Years later, as they retold the story of their journey to see Jesus, the Three Wise Men fondly remembered their brief stop in Great Yarmouth and the pint of Starry Night Stout that had rejuvenated their spirits. They felt that perhaps the stars had led them to the Blackfriars Tavern for a reason, and that the warmth and hospitality they experienced there had been a small glimpse of the divine.

Of course, we all know that the truth of the matter is that occasionally you may find one wise man in Great Yarmouth, but seldom do you find three wise men together.

Starry Night Stout, available now at The Blackfriars Tavern. See you soon.

#tongueincheek #realale

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Gulden Draak Imperial Stout is an imperial stout from Belgian brewer, Brouwerij Van Steenberge. As the rather imposing bottle suggests, this is a seriously strong, flavourful beer. The name ‘Imperial Stout’ comes from a particularly strong stout that was produced in England and shipped to the Imperial court of Russia back in the 1800s. This regal beer is brewed with double, or even triple, the malts and hops, to produce a rich, complex flavour and strong alcohol content – generally around 10-12% ABV.

Gulden Draak Imperial Stout pours a deep black colour, offering up aromas of cherries, dried fruit and chocolate. The flavour is rich and fruity, with chocolate, roasted malt and brown sugar, alongside a hint of clove spice. Drink Gulden Draak Imperial Stout to explore a dark, complex beer with an interesting history.

#BelgianBeer #GreatYarmouth #Norfolk #CAMRA #belgianbeer #beer #craftbeer #beerstagram #beerlover #instabeer #bier #beerporn #belgium #beergeek #birra #biere #beertime #beerlovers #beers #belgischbier #beertography #beersofinstagram #craftbeerlover #bierebelge #cheers #beerpics #ilovebeer #belgianbeers #belgiumbeer

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