Black Rock
Black Rock is a dry Irish stout with a full flavour and a smooth body. Roasted barley lays down a rich, chocolatey base, joined by herbal hints and quiet notes of vanilla and aniseed. Carbonation is light and the finish dry. Northern Brewer is the only hop, and 40 IBU give the roast a firm bitter frame at 4.3%.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Black Rock
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.
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.
Finding a similar Irish Dry Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, dry, chocolate character as Black Rock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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