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NUA Stout

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Irish extra stout, extra dark and creamy, with fine notes of cocoa and coffee, a mild residual sweetness, a pleasant bitterness and a full, velvety mouthfeel. Nitrogen gives it its fine-pored head, and it is poured through a special pump, as in Irish pubs. Nua is Gaelic for new: first brewed ten years ago, the recipe was refined for its return, at just 4.1% ABV.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
coffeechocolateroasted
coffee
chocolate
roasted
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with roasted malt and cocoa powder, supported by subtle coffee bean notes that develop on gentle swirling.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for NUA Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown with a dense, fine-pored head of cream-colored foam, characteristic of nitrogen carbonation. The head clings persistently to the glass with excellent lacing, leaving a lasting impression of the pour. The body presents opaque darkness with no light transmission, befitting an extra stout.

ebony blackdense nitrogen headexcellent lacingopaque body

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with roasted malt and cocoa powder, supported by subtle coffee bean notes that develop on gentle swirling. Light suggestions of chocolate and a faint earthiness emerge beneath, while fermentation remains restrained and clean. No hop character asserts itself; the aroma remains solidly malt-driven.

roasted maltcocoa and coffeechocolate undertonesclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, with roasted grain delivering a gentle bitterness balanced by a mild residual sweetness. The mid-palate maintains this equilibrium—cocoa and subtle coffee notes continue through the center, supported by a velvety body that coats without heaviness. Bitterness resolves to a pleasant, measured finish rather than sharp or aggressive.

creamy mouthfeelcocoa-coffee balancemild residual sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length, fading gradually with lingering roasted malt and a whisper of chocolate. Aftertaste remains dry without astringency, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

roasted grain fadedry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
85
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.

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

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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.

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