Protocol
Brew York in York, North Yorkshire, England 🏴
Stout - Pastry / Flavoured Special|
Score
6.58
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Inspired by the survival horror series Resident Evil, Protocol pays tribute to the creeping tension, shadowy corridors, and biohazardous nightmares of Raccoon City. This rich, dark pumpkin spiced stout delivers smooth roasted malt character layered with warming spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove - just like your favourite autumn treat, with a sinister twist. Just like the game, it's intense, atmospheric, and best enjoyed with the lights off.
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6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Keg at shilling. Pours deep ruby brown, nose is cream, cinnamon, cola, taste is sweet, toasted, creamy, lots of spice. 8/7/6/6/6
Tried
on 23 Apr 2026
at 07:19
5.9/10
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Appearance 5
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Aroma: Cinnamon and roasted malt.
Flavour: Malty sweet with cinnamon and fruity sour notes. Aftertaste is strong cinnamon and sweet with sour notes.
Colour: Brown with a fading head.
From: Can.
Flavour: Malty sweet with cinnamon and fruity sour notes. Aftertaste is strong cinnamon and sweet with sour notes.
Colour: Brown with a fading head.
From: Can.
Tried
from Can
on 06 Feb 2026
at 15:53
6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 5
Overall 6
Very deep brown with a tan head. Somewhat thin bodied, which is surprising. Mostly pumpkin pie spices with just a touch of malt. A bit sweet. Not much character.
Tried
from Can
on 22 Nov 2025
at 16:44
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Large sample (hand pull) in The Boot on 16th November 2025. Black bodied, beige head. Pumpkin aroma and initial taste, loads of spices in there too, some liquorice notes and pretty sweet overall. A bit too sickly for me to buy any!
Tried
from Cask
at
Wrekin Inn
on 16 Nov 2025
at 15:00
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
On cask at the Guildford Arms.
Appearance - close to matt black. Beige head.
Nose - some chocolate and sweet spices.
Taste - more of the same, cinnamon, nutmeg and chocolate.
Palate - medium bodied, sweet and lightly spicy.
Overall - each sip got more and more sickly. The pumpkin was completely disguised by the overkill of sweet spices.
Appearance - close to matt black. Beige head.
Nose - some chocolate and sweet spices.
Taste - more of the same, cinnamon, nutmeg and chocolate.
Palate - medium bodied, sweet and lightly spicy.
Overall - each sip got more and more sickly. The pumpkin was completely disguised by the overkill of sweet spices.
Tried
from Cask
at
Guildford Arms
on 29 Oct 2025
at 19:23
7/10
Cheeky afternoon walk to the pub, sanctioned by work as 'personal development time'. Beer is warming, sweet and smooth. Decent.
Tried
from Cask
on 17 Oct 2025
at 14:37
7/10
Pumpkin, slightly spices, smooth
Tried
from Cask
on 10 Oct 2025
at 20:56
6.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
York Beer Festival 2025, Beer#16. Black, crisp, mild liquorice notes in taste, which linger, and are somewhat rich.
Tried
from Cask
at
York Beer Festival (CAMRA)
on 19 Sep 2025
at 19:15