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Stag Stout Draught

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The draught version of Stag Stout is a medium-bodied, traditional dry Irish stout. Moderately roasted grains set the flavour, hop bitterness is low and a small malt sweetness balances it. The aroma brings coffee and roasted grain with subtle hints of vanilla. The recipe is aimed at drinkers who remember how creamy a pint used to be; the bottled beer of the same name builds on it with cacao and vanilla.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcoffeemalty
roasted
coffee
malty
chocolate
vanilla
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted grain and coffee notes, grounded and earthy in character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stag Stout Draught

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to black in colour, characteristic of a traditional dry stout. The beer presents with excellent clarity and a tight, persistent head that clings to the glass with each sip. Carbonation is moderate, creating a smooth and creamy visual presentation.

deep brown-blackclearpersistent headcreamy

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted grain and coffee notes, grounded and earthy in character. A subtle vanilla note emerges beneath, adding a gentle sweetness that balances the roasted profile. The hop character remains restrained, allowing the malt-driven aromatics to dominate.

roasted graincoffeesubtle vanillarestrained hops

◐ Taste

Medium-bodied with a smooth entry, the palate is anchored by moderately roasted grain flavours that provide depth without harshness. A delicate malt sweetness emerges mid-palate, countering the modest hop bitterness at 40 IBUs. The balance sits firmly on the malt side, creating an approachable and traditional stout experience.

roasted maltbalanced sweetnessgentle bitternessmedium-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and of moderate length, with roasted and slightly dry characteristics lingering on the palate. A faint malt sweetness remains as the final aftertaste.

clean finishroasted aftertastedry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 10–14°C

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

Pint glass

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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About Irish Dry Stout

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What is a Irish Dry 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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