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When Guinness declined to brew a stout for the American importer B. United, De Dolle took the job. The first stouts were an Oerbier variation with more roasted malt and candi sugar; today's version is drier and brewed without candi sugar. Roasted malt in the aroma, full-bodied and bitter on the palate with dark malt, chocolate, coffee and liquorice, and a dry, bitter finish.

Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
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
Prominent roasted malt dominates the nose, with distinct notes of dark chocolate and coffee that build gradually.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Export Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown color with opaque clarity typical of the Foreign Extra Stout style. A dense, persistent head forms and clings to the glass walls with visible lacing. Carbonation is moderate and measured.

black-brownopaquedense headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Prominent roasted malt dominates the nose, with distinct notes of dark chocolate and coffee that build gradually. Subtle licorice and dried dark fruit undertones emerge beneath the roasted character, creating a layered and complex aromatic profile.

roasted graindark chocolatecoffeelicorice

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and dry on entry, with substantial roasted malt providing a bitter backbone. The mid-palate reveals coffee, chocolate, and a subtle mineral edge, while licorice adds refinement. The bitterness is assertive but balanced, never harsh or astringent.

full-bodieddryroastedbitterchocolate and coffee

◑ Finish

A long, dry finish with lingering bitterness and roasted grain character that persists without becoming fatiguing. The aftertaste remains clean and malty.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 Foreign Extra Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Foreign Extra 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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