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Caffrey's Black Stout

Coors Brewing Company UK
United Kingdom·Irish Dry Stout
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Caffrey's Black Stout joined the brand in 2026 as a nitrogenated draught beer for pubs, a nod to Thomas Caffrey, whose Belfast brewery concentrated on stout and porter. Roasted malt and cocoa dominate, backed by caramel, a gentle bitterness and a hint of liquorice. The hops stay in the background and let the malt lead. Nitrogen gives a silky, velvety texture that coats the palate without heaviness. At 3.4% it is lighter than most stouts of its kind.

ABV
3.4%
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
roastedchocolatecaramel
roasted
chocolate
caramel
malty
coffee
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced roasted malt and cocoa, laying a robust foundation.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Caffrey's Black Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black colour with brown undertones, characteristic of a classic dry stout. The nitrogen-infused head is dense and persistent, forming a rich, creamy collar that clings to the glass with fine, intricate lacing. The beer presents clear definition despite its opacity, with a tight bead of carbonation that rises steadily.

deep blackcreamy headfine lacingnitrogen-infused

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced roasted malt and cocoa, laying a robust foundation. Subtle caramel sweetness emerges beneath, accompanied by a whisper of liquorice that adds complexity without dominance. Hop character remains restrained, allowing the malt-driven profile to command the sensory experience.

roasted maltcocoacaramel sweetnessliquorice hint

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with roasted grain and cocoa flavours establishing the core character. Mid-palate develops a gentle bitterness balanced by residual sweetness, while the nitrogen integration creates a silky, velvety texture that coats without cloying. Hop bitterness is restrained and plays a supporting role to the dominant malt expression.

smooth maltgentle bitternesssilky texturebalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately persistent, with roasted malt and a faint liquorice note lingering on the palate. Despite its 3.4% alcohol content, the beer maintains satisfying depth through to the conclusion.

dry finishroasted aftertastemoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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