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Brewmaster Black Irish Stout

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The bottled, non-nitro stout of the range, brewed with barley malt, wheat malt and roasted barley. Dried fruit opens the aroma, with dark chocolate and coffee close behind. On the palate the dried fruit and coffee come in layers over a full body and a rich mouthfeel, with a subtle spicy note running through. At 4.2% it stays moderate in strength and closes on smooth dark chocolate.

ABV
4.2%
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
chocolatecoffeedark fruit
chocolate
coffee
dark fruit
roasted
spicy
malty
Aroma
Dried fruit notes lead the aromatic profile, followed by pronounced dark chocolate and coffee elements.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brewmaster Black Irish Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in color, with an opaque body characteristic of the style. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and maintains good retention, leaving a persistent ring of lacing down the glass. The carbonation is moderate, typical of a bottled Irish dry stout.

deep brown-blackopaquecreamy headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

Dried fruit notes lead the aromatic profile, followed by pronounced dark chocolate and coffee elements. The dried fruit character—reminiscent of raisins and prunes—sits comfortably alongside cocoa and roasted grain. Subtle toasted nuances underscore the overall bouquet without any harsh edges.

dried fruitdark chocolateroasted coffeecocoa notes

◐ Taste

The palate develops in layers: dried fruit and coffee enter first over a full, rounded mouthfeel. Dark chocolate emerges in the mid-palate, supported by the beer's body and rich texture. A subtle spice thread runs through the center, adding complexity without dominating, while roasted barley provides gentle bitterness.

layered fruit and coffeefull bodydark chocolatesubtle spice

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, dominated by smooth dark chocolate and a faint coffee fade. At 4.2% ABV, the beer closes with moderate length and no harshness, leaving a pleasant malty warmth on the palate.

smooth chocolatemoderate lengthbalanced finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
77
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 Irish Dry Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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