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Beardfish

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Beardfish is a dry stout, roasty and malty, meant as a comforting, thirst-quenching reward after a day of toil, especially in the colder months. Columbus and Fuggles hops meet crystal, pale and oat malt plus roasted barley, fermented with US-05 at 4.5 % ABV. The brewery calls it a workingman's beer.

ABV
4.5%
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
roastedmaltytoasty
roasted
malty
toasty
coffee
chocolate
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted barley and dark grain character, underscored by earthy, herbaceous notes from Columbus and Fuggles hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Beardfish

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to black in the glass with a dense, tan head that clings persistently to the sides. The body is opaque and full-bodied, with fine carbonation rising steadily from below. Excellent head retention and lacing characterize this well-crafted pour.

deep browndense tan headopaque bodypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted barley and dark grain character, underscored by earthy, herbaceous notes from Columbus and Fuggles hops. Subtle coffee and cocoa notes emerge beneath, with a gentle toastiness that speaks to patient grain handling. No sharp hop bite dominates; instead, a balanced, inviting malthouse warmth prevails.

roasted graincoffee, cocoaearthy hopstoasted malz

◐ Taste

The palate opens with dry, roasted flavours—coffee and dark chocolate leading the way—followed by a smooth, moderately bitter finish. Crystal and pale malts provide a subtle sweetness that balances the roast without cloying. The oat malt contribution adds body and smoothness, while Columbus and Fuggles deliver a clean, herbaceous bitterness that lingers without aggression.

roasted, drycoffee, chocolateherbaceous bitternesssmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with dry roasted notes persisting into a gentle, lingering bitterness. Refreshingly thirst-quenching, it invites another sip rather than overwhelming the palate.

dry finishlingering roastrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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About Dry Stout

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What is a 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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