Black Cloak Taproom
Colwyn Bay, LL29 7RU

Black Cloak Taproom
Colwyn Bay, LL29 7RU

Cask Beers Available

Cask Beers Available

Spanish Inquisition - 5.1%

Spanish Inquisition

Black Cloak

5.1% abv

Malty ruby mild with rich, deep toffee and caramel notes, and just a hint of bitterness from wafer thin additions of Bramling Cross and Cascade hops. Brewed in collaboration with Wild Horse Brewing.

Black Road Stout - 5%

Black Road Stout

Grey Trees

5% abv

An unadulterated stout. Dark, smooth and comforting with delicate roasted flavours and a bitter-sweet aftertaste that creates a lasting memory. Crafted with Marris Otter malt, roast barley, wheat, oatmeal, Goldings hops, Welsh water and Grey Trees' passion.

Summer Pale - 4.2%

Summer Pale

Black Cloak

4.2% abv

Brewed to celebrate the start of summer, we brewed a crisp, refreshing pale ale, to which we have added fresh locally harvested elderflowers for a classic taste of British summer!

Black Cloak Bitter - 3.6%

Black Cloak Bitter

Black Cloak

3.6% abv

A classic British session bitter, brewed with pale and crystal malts for a smooth body. This light caramel coloured beer was then hopped with British Goldings and Bramling Cross hops for a crisp, refreshingly bitter finish.

Craft Keg Available

Dips & Pieces - 13%

Dips & Pieces

Vault City

13% abv

Inspired by the irresistible combo of peanut butter–coated pretzels dipped in rich chocolate, Dips & Pieces is a rich and indulgent imperial pastry stout. This recipe features a layered malt bill of Carafa Special III, melanoidin, chocolate malt, wheat and oats for a sticky, full-bodied stout with intense roasted dark chocolate notes enhanced by mountains of cacao nibs. Vegan friendly.

Poire Belle Helene - 5%

Poire Belle Helene

Vault City

5% abv

A decadent, dessert-inspired sour. Expect poached pears, smooth chocolate, creamy vanilla, and delicate flavours of roasted almonds—a combination inspired by a classic French treat. Collaboration with 100% Cold Chain. Vegan friendly.

Alban Hefin - 4.5%

Alban Hefin

Black Cloak

4.5% abv

Part of our Summer Beers series, this beer was brewed with fresh mango and strawberry purees in the fermenter, which combines with a gentle acidic sourness for a fruity, refreshing drink, perfect for enjoying in the sunshine. Imagine a fruit smoothie, only better!

An Evening Of Long Goodbyes - 6%

An Evening Of Long Goodbyes

Black Cloak

6% abv

A rich smooth stout, brewed with a blend of barley, wheat, oats and dark roasted malts. Locally roasted coffee beans are added in two stages during the brewing process.

Strict Machine - 5.5%

Strict Machine

Polly's

5.5% abv

A pale ale featuring an absolutely huge dry hop charge of Cascade, Citra, Mosaic and Columbus, this beer packs the huge mouthfeel and body of one of our DIPAs but reeled back to a sensible, sessionable ABV. Expect to find an absolute swag bag full of sweet juicy mango, pineapple and tangerine from the incredible pairing of Citra and Mosaic, rounded off with a grassy, pithy bitterness from Cascade and Citra.

Mikey Rayer All Dayee - 4%

Mikey Rayer All Dayee

Crafty Devil

4% abv

This pale ale is low in alcohol but hopped to hell and back by the demented demons at Crafty Devil Brewing.

Cynefin - 5.8%

Cynefin

Wild Horse

5.8% abv

Lean, crisp and bitter, this West Coast IPA showcases a bold expression of modern fruit-forward UK hops—Olicana, Emperor, Ernest, and Harlequin—alongside UK-grown Cascade and Chinook. Collaboration with Sobremesa Drinks from Brecon.

Sky Above - 4.5%

Sky Above

Left Handed Giant

4.5% abv

Our gluten-free house session pale is easy drinking and hop forward, featuring an extra pale malt base combined with Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic. A recipe that's been with us from the very start. Layers of orange peel and juicy grapefruit, a smooth bitterness and top notes of pine, refreshing apricot and passion fruit; this is a perfectly balanced session beer. Gluten free and vegan friendly.

Pilsner - 4.6%

Pilsner

Geipel

4.6% abv

A German-style Pilsner which has a more subtle flavour and lighter colour than the traditional Czech style. We set out to brew a highly drinkable interpretation with noticeable but refined gentle bitterness. We use top-quality German malt and only noble hops. We don't fine, filter or pasteurise giving it a fresh flavour very different from mass-produced brands.

Occam's Razor - Strata - 5.8%

Occam's Razor - Strata

Black Cloak

5.8% abv

Our single hop series makes a welcome return, this time focussing on the the zesty, tropical fruit bowl of aromas and favours from American Strata hops.

Big Corruption - 6.5%

Big Corruption

Black Cloak

6.5% abv

A hazy, hoppy New England IPA. A smooth, decadent body meets brown envelopes stuffed full of the finest Mosaic and Motueka hops for waves of juicy tropical fruit flavours on the palate, with a hint of lime.

Fresh - 0.5%

Fresh

Cloudwater

0.5% abv

Our first foray into alcohol free beer. This is an experimental batch brewed on our pilot kit. Designed to match the hop impact and body of our alcoholic New England IPAs. Vegan friendly.

Ciders & Perries Available

Mango & Passionfruit Cider - 3.4%

Mango & Passionfruit Cider

Hunts

3.4% abv

A combination of ripe mangos and tangy passion fruit give this sweet fruit cider a taste of the Caribbean.

First Press - 4.8%

First Press

Newton Court

4.8% abv

This is our most adventurous cider: it's the product of a round-the-world adventure to find the cleanest, crispest and smoothest cider making techniques. Inspired by ciders made in the USA, this medium sweet cider uses old fashioned eating apple varieties such as Cox and Russet to create a lighter, fruitier style of cider.

Gasping Goose - 5.8% (keg)

Gasping Goose (keg)

Newton Court

5.8% abv

Made from a blend of cider varieties including Yarlington Mill, Dabinett and Harry Masters, Gasping Goose is a well-balanced, golden, medium-bodied cider. The “Goose” is crafted from organic apples grown to Soil Association standards in Newton Court Farm’s orchards, resulting in an easy-to-drink cider, perfect for any season.

Coming Soon

Black Cloak IPA - 5%

Black Cloak IPA

Black Cloak

5% abv

An amber IPA hopped with heavyweight US hops Centennial, Cascade and Simcoe.

Twister - 6% (keg)

Twister (keg)

Yonder

6% abv

Strawberry, lime and pineapple ice-cream sour, what's not to love about this classic lolly? Contains lactose.

Don't Look Down - 5.9% (keg)

Don't Look Down (keg)

Phantom

5.9% abv

IPA hopped with Vista, Krush and Mosaic.

California Love - 5.5% (keg)

California Love (keg)

Crafty Devil

5.5% abv

This West Coast pale ale is all about the hops. A super simple malt base, combined with a West Coast yeast provides the perfect platform for our hop trio of Strata, Simcoe and Citra to shine. It's clean and crisp while bursting with citrus, tropical fruits and a little pine. Vegan friendly.

Karaoke - 4.2% (keg)

Karaoke (keg)

Weekend Project

4.2% abv

Super drinkable, soft, orangey, hoppy pale with saturated flavour and low bitterness. Amarillo on hot and cold side delivers a fragrant mix of floral citrus layered with subtle peach and nectarine. Gluten free and vegan friendly.

Light Fandango - 4% (keg)

Light Fandango (keg)

Black Cloak

4% abv

A super-pale, super refreshing pale ale brewed with Mosaic and Simcoe hops. A base of 100% extra pale malted barley in the mash keeps things light and crispy, topped off with vibrant flavours of tropical fruits and summer berries and a satisfyingly bitter finish that keeps you coming back for more. This one will have you turning cartwheels across the floor!

Gimme Chocolate - 6% (keg)

Gimme Chocolate (keg)

Crafty Devil

6% abv

We brewed up a big, thick, luxurious stout using plenty of oats, chocolate malts and a little lactose and then loaded it with cacao nibs and Madagascan vanilla for extra layers of chocolatey indulgence. Contains lactose.

Bag Of Pork Scratchings - 5.4% (keg)

Bag Of Pork Scratchings (keg)

Misfit

5.4% abv

A full bodied hazy pale ale brewed with Mosaic, Strata and Superdelic. Notes of citrus and fresh berries.

Heartbreaker - 7%

Heartbreaker

Hallets

7% abv

This is our dry cider which is a traditional dry with a smooth finish and proves to be very popular with seasoned cider drinkers.

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Black Cloak Taproom is in the Abercolwyn CAMRA branch area.