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Export Stout

Boundary Brewing
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🌍 Northern Ireland · Stout · One of 33 Stouts in hopIQ

Boundary's most celebrated beer. A powerful Belfast export stout inspired by the historic trade route from Ireland to the world. Rich dark fruit, espresso and bittersweet chocolate with a warming finish.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark45
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full body.

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Stout.
Malt character
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
toasty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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Featured inThe Best British Stouts

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Export Stout

Appearance

Deep, opaque black color with a rich mahogany undertone when held to light. A dense, creamy tan head forms on the pour and demonstrates excellent retention, clinging to the glass in a luxurious collar. The body is viscous and full, with minimal carbonation creating an elegant, settled appearance.

opaque blackcreamy tan headmahogany undertonesviscous body

Aroma

A complex bouquet dominates the nose, leading with bold roasted and espresso notes followed by warm dark fruit character—dried plums and figs. Underlying bittersweet chocolate and earthy grain complement the profile, while subtle alcohol warmth adds depth and complexity without harshness.

roasted espressodark fruitbittersweet chocolatewarm alcohol

Taste

The palate opens with rich roasted malt and coffee flavors that coat the tongue with full-bodied smoothness. Mid-palate reveals bittersweet chocolate and ripe dark fruit, while the hop bitterness (50 IBU) provides a firm but balanced counterpoint without overwhelming the malt-forward character. The 7.2% ABV manifests as a gentle warming sensation throughout.

roasted maltsmooth full-bodydark fruit chocolatebalanced bitterness

Finish

A long, warming finish lingers pleasantly on the palate with lingering dark chocolate and subtle earthy grain notes. The alcohol warmth provides a dry, sophisticated conclusion that invites another sip.

long lingeringwarmingdry elegant
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
88
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Export Stout

Serve at 10–14°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Export Stout

About Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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 Stout

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, dark fruit, chocolate character as Export Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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