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Madiba Stout

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Madiba Stout is a dark, top-fermented stout whose roasted malts bring chocolate and coffee to the fore. The body is medium and the beer is built to drink easily rather than to weigh heavily; bitterness stays light. Neither is added as an ingredient: the recipe consists of water, barley malt, hops and yeast. In the range it stands beside the stronger Imperial Madiba.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted malts dominate, releasing notes of dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and espresso.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Madiba Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep dark brown to black, opaque and impenetrable to light. The head is dense and tan-colored, settling into fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears restrained, appropriate for a contemplative stout.

opaque black-browndense tan headfine lacinglow carbonation

◌ Aroma

Roasted malts dominate, releasing notes of dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and espresso. A subtle coffee bitterness underlies without becoming harsh. The aroma remains inviting and balanced, with no sharp edges or burnt character.

dark chocolateespressococoaroasted malt

◐ Taste

Medium body enters smoothly on the palate, delivering chocolate and coffee flavors that build gently. Bitterness remains light and restrained, allowing the roasted character to shine without overwhelming. The finish is dry but not astringent, with lingering cocoa notes.

medium bodysmooth drinkingchocolate-forwardrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderate in length, fading gracefully without lingering harshness. Coffee and chocolate notes persist briefly before giving way to a dry, pleasant conclusion.

clean finishchocolate aftertastedry exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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About Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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.

Finding a similar Stout

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