Coal Drop (4.1% ABV) has been described as an “easy-drinking, smooth and creamy sessionable nitro stout”, combining pale malted barley with a blend of rich kilned and roasted malts.
Brewed at Tiny Rebel’s Rogerstone’s brewery in Newport, the name ‘Coal Drop’ pays homage to the mining history in and around Newport and the surrounding South Wales Valleys, and the rich earthy colour of stout.
Tiny Rebel co-founder Brad Cummings said: “What we love most about the craft beer scene is fans always want more – more choice, more big ideas, more innovation, and that’s exactly what gets us fired up - from the minute we started brewing in our garage to today, where we develop some of the most popular beers in the country while remaining truly independent.
Stout revolution
“There’s a stout revolution, and it’s safe to say Coal Drop will more than rise to the occasion.
“The velvety brew has been ten months in the making, and the coffee and chocolate aromas, blended with the smooth roasted malt mouthfeel, makes the perfect drop. We’re excited to partner with LWC to bring our stout to the masses.”
The B-Corp certified firm, which is Wales’s largest independent craft brewer, is also a finalist in the 2025 Publican Awards in the Best Brewpub Category.
Released to the on-trade from January Monday 20 January, Coal Drop stout will be available across all LWC, the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler, depots in a 30L Sankey keg format at an “accessible price point”.
Ultimate recipe
LWC beer and cider category manager Lee Williams said: “With the popularity and growth of stout showing no signs of slowing down, consumers are seeking out more choice and more options on the taps.
“And our job at LWC is to make sure we are offering our customers exactly what they need to meet these changing consumer demands.
“When the conversations of a potential partnership with Tiny Rebel arose, we were all very excited.
“Combining Tiny Rebel’s brewing expertise with LWC’s national footprint feels like the ultimate recipe for success for our customers, the on-trade and for stout lovers across the UK. Here’s to launching the next big British Stout.”
