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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%.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedchocolateherbal
roasted
chocolate
herbal
vanilla
coffee
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent roasted malt character, revealing notes of burnt toast and dark chocolate.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Black Rock

◎ Appearance

Black Rock presents a deep, opaque black color that is characteristic of the Irish stout style. A thick, creamy tan head forms atop the beer and persists beautifully, indicating excellent carbonation and head retention. The visual presentation is striking and inviting, immediately signaling the classic stout experience to follow.

deep blackcreamy headopaqueexcellent head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent roasted malt character, revealing notes of burnt toast and dark chocolate. Subtle coffee aromatics weave through, creating a complex yet approachable bouquet that is quintessentially Irish stout. The roasted character dominates without becoming harsh or overpowering.

roasted maltcoffeedark chocolateburnt toast

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and creamy, delivering rich roasted malt flavors with dark chocolate and coffee notes developing through the mid-palate. The bitterness is restrained at 35 IBU, providing balance rather than dominance, while the full body creates a satisfying, mouth-coating sensation. The dry finish emerges cleanly without astringency.

creamy mouthfeelroasteddark chocolatebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering roasted malt and subtle coffee notes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste remains pleasant and refreshing, characteristic of a well-crafted Irish stout that doesn't overstay its welcome.

cleandrylingering roast
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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