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Bridge Road Irish Stout

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This Irish Stout is a winter release that came back for a second run after selling through quickly the first time. It pours jet black under a thick, tight tan head that holds. Dark roast malt and earthy hops set the frame, and the palate runs on bitter cacao and freshly roasted coffee with a whisper of smoke at the end. The body is smooth and rounder than 4.3 per cent would suggest, and the close is dry with the roast still hanging on.

ABV
4.3%
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
roastedcoffeechocolate
roasted
coffee
chocolate
earthy
smoky
dark fruit
Aroma
Dark roast malt dominates the nose, delivering notes of freshly roasted coffee and charred grain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bridge Road Irish Stout

◎ Appearance

Pours jet black with excellent clarity and depth. A thick, tight tan head forms and persists, demonstrating strong head retention and fine, stable lacing. The carbonation appears restrained, befitting the style's smooth character.

jet blacktight tan headpersistent lacingdeep clarity

◌ Aroma

Dark roast malt dominates the nose, delivering notes of freshly roasted coffee and charred grain. Earthy hop character provides a subtle backdrop without aggression. A whisper of smoke and cocoa powder round out the aromatic profile, inviting and complex.

roasted maltcoffee and cocoaearthy hopssubtle smoke

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth despite moderate body weight. Bitter cacao and roasted coffee occupy the mid-palate with balanced intensity, supported by dry, ashy roast character. Bitterness lingers without harshness, and a faint smoky undertone adds dimensionality throughout.

bitter cacaoroasted coffeedry roastbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly dry, with roast notes persisting cleanly into the aftertaste. The close is moderately long with no astringency, leaving a pleasant, lingering coffee-and-cocoa memory.

dry finishroast persistencecoffee aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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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