Black Cloak Taproom
Colwyn Bay, LL29 7RU
Colwyn Bay, LL29 7RU
Black Cloak Taproom
Colwyn Bay, LL29 7RU
Colwyn Bay, LL29 7RU
Cask Beers Available
Cask Beers Available
Milk Stout - 4.5%
Milk Stout
Black Cloak
4.5% Milk Stout
A smooth dark stout brewed with a blend of dark roasted grains. The addition of milk sugar brings a lovely sweet finish that is complimented by a subtle bitterness. Contains lactose.
Spanish Inquisition - 5.1%
Spanish Inquisition
Black Cloak
5.1% Ruby Mild
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 Cloak Pale - 3.9%
Black Cloak Pale
Black Cloak
3.9% Pale Ale
An easy-drinking sessionable pale ale, brewed with Cascade and Citra hops for grapefruit and citrus flavours. Balanced, with a refreshing bitterness.
Craft Keg Available
White Peach & Strawberry Sour - 5%
White Peach & Strawberry Sour
Black Cloak
5% Fruited Sour
A sour beer loaded with masses of white peach and strawberry puree. We added lactose (milk sugar) for a touch of sweetness to balance the sour finish. Refreshing, smooth and simply a delight. Summer in a glass. Contains lactose.
26.04 Operation Genome - 11%
26.04 Operation Genome
Azvex
11% BA Imperial Stout
This imperial stout layers rich bourbon-soaked oak over waves of dark cacao and smooth vanilla. Toasted coconut runs through the middle, adding sweetness and depth without tipping too far dessert-like. Full-bodied, velvety and warming, with deep roasted character balanced by lingering coconut finish. Big, bold and built for slow sipping. Collaboration with 3 Sons Brewing. Vegan friendly.
Frozen Turtles - 7.2%
Frozen Turtles
Azvex
7.2% IPA
A thick, hazy IPA loaded with Citra, Rakau and El Dorado. Bursting with ripe tropical fruit, bright citrus, lime, peach, apricot, pear, pineapple and watermelon, with a soft candy edge and gentle resin underneath. Juicy, smooth and absolutely packed with hop character, finishing clean, bright and refreshing. Vegan friendly.
Nitro Milk Stout - 4.5%
Nitro Milk Stout
Black Cloak
4.5% Nitro Stout
A smooth dark nitro stout brewed with a blend of dark roasted grains. The addition of milk sugar brings a lovely sweet finish that is complimented by a subtle bitterness. Contains lactose.
Pet Rock - 5.4%
Pet Rock
Azvex
5.4% IPA
A soft, modern IPA built on a classic hop pairing of Krush and Citra. Bright citrus leads into juicy mango, tropical fruit, and hints of peach and apricot. Smooth and balanced. Perfect for the summer. Vegan friendly.
Dancin' In The Hallway - 4.5%
Dancin' In The Hallway
Rivington
4.5% Pale Ale
A DDH pale hopped with Mosaic, Idaho 7, Cashmere, Cashmere Cryo and Strata. Collaboration with Wild Horse Brewing. Vegan friendly.
String Theory - 5.4%
String Theory
Black Cloak
5.4% Pale Ale
A juicy pale ale, featuring Citra and Mosaic hops for big, bold pineapple, passion fruit and citrus zest flavours. A soft, smooth mouth feel is combined with just enough bitterness to keep you coming back for more.
Item Box Paradox - 5.2%
Item Box Paradox
Azvex
5.2% West Coast IPA
West Coast IPA with Nelson Sauvin and Citra. Crisp, clean and packed with bright West Coast character, this one drops zesty citrus, grapefruit peel, white grape, gooseberry and tropical fruit. Nelson Sauvin brings the white wine edge, Citra brings lime, orange zest and bright tropical notes, all backed up by piney bitterness and a dry, refreshing finish. Vegan friendly.
Fresh - 0.5%
Fresh
Cloudwater
0.5% AF IPA
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.
Karaoke - 4.2%
Karaoke
Weekend Project
4.2% Pale Ale
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.
Ciders & Perries Available
Tutti Frutti - 3.4%
Tutti Frutti
Celtic Marches
3.4% Fruit Cider
Medium Herefordshire cider liberally imparted with cherry and pineapple. Exotic flavours to produce a unique tropical twist to a craft cider.
Very Perry - 5%
Very Perry
Snails Bank
5% Med/Sweet
A fruity medium Perry with a complex yet balanced flavor only found in real Perry. This little number is made from Stinking Bishop Perry pears and has all the hall marks of a top quality Perry.
Slack Ma Girdle - 5.8%
Slack Ma Girdle
Sandford Orchards
5.8% Dry Cider
This is one of our favourite Devon cider apples. Here it is blended with other varieties to create our driest cider, for the true aficionado. Ripe apple and refreshing citrus flavours lead to a satisfying bitterness and a long finish.
Berry Cherry - 3.4% (keg)
Berry Cherry (keg)
Gravity Theory
3.4% Fruit Cider
Punchy, juicy and slightly tart cider, a perfect balance of ripe summer raspberries and blackberries with a deep cherry kick. It pours vibrant ruby red and delivers a bold flavour without being heavy.
Gasping Goose - 5.8% (keg)
Gasping Goose (keg)
Newton Court
5.8% Medium Cider
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
Hoffi Coffi - 5%
Hoffi Coffi
Black Cloak
5% Milk Stout
We have teamed up with the guys at Poblado Coffi to make this limited edition Latte Stout. We brewed a rich stout, using lactose (milk sugar) for a creamy sweetness, before infusing it with freshly ground coffee from the team at Poblado. Contains lactose.
Black Cloak Gold - 4.5%
Black Cloak Gold
Black Cloak
4.5% Golden Ale
A classic golden ale, brewed with First Gold hops. Satisfyingly refreshing, with a crisp bitterness.
Summer Pale - 4% (keg)
Summer Pale (keg)
Black Cloak
4% Specialty Pale
A wonderfully drinkable pale ale, brewed with freshly picked elderflowers for a hit of classic British summer flavours, complimented with a dry hop of fruity and zesty Citra hops.
Chocolate, Caramel & Peanut Butter Stout - 6.5% (keg)
Chocolate, Caramel & Peanut Butter Stout (keg)
Black Cloak
6.5% Specialty Stout
An indulgent stout, brewed with lactose for a creamy sweet finish and infused with cacao nibs, caramel and peanut butter for an irresistible treat that you thoroughly deserve. Contains lactose.
Take It Easy - 4.5% (keg)
Take It Easy (keg)
Black Cloak
4.5% Pale
A smashable, super pale ale brewed with wheat and oats in the mash for a soft mouthfeel. Azacca and Amarillo hops bring flavours of freshly squeezed tangerine and papaya.
Dreaming Of You... Riwaka - 6% (keg)
Dreaming Of You... Riwaka (keg)
Crafty Devil
6% Pale Ale
The third in the Dreaming of You series of beers that showcase a hop variety in all its glory. One of the most distinctive and punchy hops out there, Riwaka is utterly unique in its aroma and flavour. Expect powerful passion fruit and citrus. Vegan friendly.
Strawberry & Lime - 4%
Strawberry & Lime
Celtic Marches
4% Fruit Cider
This fruity number has a sweet, fresh-crushed strawberry nose and the subtle, zingy, citrus finishing note of lime. This cider is a bursting blend of citrus and sweet. The sweet and sour of the strawberries and lime have been carefully balanced and lightly mellowed by the Herefordshire cider apples used to create it.
Hazy Pineapple - 3.4% (keg)
Hazy Pineapple (keg)
Gravity Theory
3.4% Sparkling Fruit
A fruit-infused craft cider combining our crisp English apple base with hazy pineapple character for a lightly fizzy, tropical-leaning drink. A drink that offers refreshing sweetness and juicy pineapple notes alongside a smooth sessionable finish.
First Press - 4.8% (keg)
First Press (keg)
Newton Court
4.8% Med/Sweet
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.
Also Available
Foreign Keg
Stieglbrauerei Goldbrau 4.9%
£5.70
Alpine lager