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Boulevard Dry Stout

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Roasty malt aromas meet flavors of dark chocolate and espresso, and the finish is crisp and dry. It pours a deep ebony under a creamy tan head, with light to medium body and subtle bitterness. Inspired by the classic Irish dry stouts and served on nitro, it returns as a year-round beer. 4.9% ABV, 30 IBU. Boulevard files it under NA IPA.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
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
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
Aroma
Roasted malt dominates the nose, with pronounced notes of dark chocolate and espresso that sit at the fore.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boulevard Dry Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep ebony black beneath a creamy tan head that builds and persists. The beer pours with excellent clarity, and the nitrogen carbonation produces fine bubbles that cling to the glass, forming delicate lacing with each sip. Light to medium body carries the dark liquor with understated presence.

deep ebonycreamy tan headfine lacingnitrogen-poured

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt dominates the nose, with pronounced notes of dark chocolate and espresso that sit at the fore. Beneath these primary characters lie subtle grain sweetness and a whisper of char, creating an inviting and complex entry. The aroma remains dry without any lingering hop bite.

roasted maltsdark chocolateespressodry

◐ Taste

The palate opens with roasted grain and cocoa, moving swiftly into espresso-forward territory mid-palate. Bitterness arrives as a supporting player—restrained at 30 IBU—while the dry profile prevents any cloying sweetness. Creamy mouthfeel softens the edges, and a smooth, clean character persists throughout.

roasted chocolatecoffee-drivencrisp drynesssubtle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with roasted notes fading quickly to a lingering, slightly astringent aftertaste. No residual sweetness remains; the beer concludes with refreshing brevity.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
72
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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