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10 Layers

RAR Brewing
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🌍 United States · Pastry Stout · One of 3 Pastry Stouts in hopIQ

Named for Maryland's official state dessert — the Smith Island cake, ten thin layers stacked with chocolate frosting. RAR translates it into a pastry stout: dense sweet dark chocolate, molasses, roasted coffee, and a soft vanilla thread through the finish. Creamy mouthfeel, no sharpness. 10 Layers is dessert in a can, without apology.

ABV
7.2%
IBU
35
SRM
dark35

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

chocolate
90%
rich
80%
sweet
80%
creamy
80%
roasted
70%
vanilla
70%
coffee
70%
smooth
70%
malty
60%
dark fruit
50%

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About Pastry Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pastry Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 10 Layers

Serve at 10–14°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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