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Model T

Blacks Brewery
Ireland·Irish Dry Stout·Rank 21 of 49 · The Best Irish Stouts
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An Irish stout at 5 %, smooth and creamy, with rich cocoa and a mellow, matured character. Earlier versions included whiskey- and rum-barrel-aged editions and a stronger release at 6.5 %.

ABV
5%
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
chocolateoakroasted
chocolate
oak
roasted
malty
coffee
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced cocoa and dark roasted grain, underpinned by subtle notes of dark chocolate and a whisper of burnt coffee.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Model T

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to black in color, with excellent opacity and a rich, dense head of tight cream-colored foam. The head retention is persistent, clinging to the glass walls in fine lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a smooth, velvety visual presentation.

deep mahogany-blackdense cream headfine lacingopaque

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced cocoa and dark roasted grain, underpinned by subtle notes of dark chocolate and a whisper of burnt coffee. No hop aroma is apparent; instead, a gentle earthiness and mild sweetness from the malt emerge. The overall character is restrained and refined, without any sharp or harsh edges.

roasted cocoadark chocolateburnt coffeesubtle earthiness

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and creamy, with cocoa and dark malt flavors building throughout the mid-palate. The bitterness is moderate at 40 IBU, providing balance without dominating the soft, malty character. A mild sweetness persists, supported by silky mouthfeel that defines the drinking experience.

creamy mouthfeelcocoa-forwardbalanced bitternesssoft malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, fading gracefully with lingering cocoa and a faint dry edge. No harshness remains; instead, a gentle warmth and subtle sweetness echo in the aftertaste.

clean fadecocoa afterglowmellow warmth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
82
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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