Full-bodied and dry.
The heft stands alone — a malt-led shape with no sugar to soften it.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Double Stout
◎ Appearance
Deep garnet-black with an opaque body and minimal light transmission. The dense, tan head settles to a persistent collar with strong lacing that clings to the glass walls throughout the drink. Carbonation is gentle and restrained, befitting a historical interpretation.
◌ Aroma
Roasted barley and dark malt dominate the nose, backed by pronounced coffee grounds and cocoa powder notes. A subtle charred leather undertone surfaces beneath the roast, with no aggressive hop character intruding—the historical recipe eschews the assertive bittering hops of modern brewing.
◐ Taste
The palate opens soft and velvety, developing rich roasted chocolate and coffee through the mid-palate without any astringency. A crisp, dry finish emerges with a measured late bitterness (49 IBU) that cuts cleanly through the malt sweetness, leaving no cloying residue. The balance skews toward roast complexity rather than hop intensity.
◑ Finish
Medium-length and bone-dry, with lingering cocoa and coffee notes fading gracefully. No burnt edge or harsh tannin; the bitterness is controlled and serves the roasted malt rather than overwhelming it.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Double Stout
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Double Stout
About Dry Stout
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Dry Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, coffee, smooth character as Double Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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