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Willemoes Stout

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Dark, full and soft, with notes of chocolate and coffee from roasted malt and a gentle, pleasant bitter aftertaste; the aroma is roasted malt, coffee and chocolate. Together with Willemoes Ale it opened the Willemoes series in 2004. The recipe uses only barley malt, hops and yeast, and the beer is sold in 50 cl bottles.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt and dark chocolate, followed by a clear coffee character that develops with aeration.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Willemoes Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown color with excellent opacity, characteristic of a well-crafted stout. The head is substantial and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate, lending a refined visual presentation.

deep black-brownpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt and dark chocolate, followed by a clear coffee character that develops with aeration. These roasted notes dominate without becoming harsh, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile.

roasted maltdark chocolatecoffee forward

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry with smooth roasted grain and chocolate notes establishing themselves immediately on the palate. The mid-palate reveals layered malt sweetness tempered by a gentle but distinct bitterness, maintaining harmony throughout. The finish is clean and soft despite the 35 IBU bitterness.

full-bodiedchocolate, roasted maltgentle bitter edge

◑ Finish

A pleasant, lingering aftertaste emerges with subtle coffee and cocoa notes. The bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving the drinker with a soft, satisfying conclusion.

soft aftertastecoffee, cocoa decay
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
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.

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

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