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Faxe Stout

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A roasted nose and lots of cold coffee meet a malted, roasted aroma with chocolate, and the finish turns bitter. This dark-bodied stout shows nice lacing in the glass. It comes from the Danish Faxe brewery, which began as the Faxe Steambrewery and now belongs to Royal Unibrew.

ABV
7.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedcoffeechocolate
roasted
coffee
chocolate
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted grain and cold coffee notes, grounded in a rich malted backbone.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Faxe Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black color with minimal transparency, characteristic of a full-bodied stout. A dense, tan head forms and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving distinct lacing with each sip. Carbonation is moderate, contributing to the structured foam retention.

deep blackpersistent headfine lacinglow clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted grain and cold coffee notes, grounded in a rich malted backbone. Chocolate undertones emerge beneath the roasted character, adding sweetness and depth. A subtle dark fruit quality rounds the aromatic profile without dominating.

roasted maltcold coffeedark chocolategrain-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth roasted malt and coffee flavors that coat the mouth evenly. Mid-palate reveals chocolate notes and a gentle dark fruit presence. Bitterness builds gradually toward the finish, providing balance without harsh edges, while the overall texture remains creamy and full.

roasted coffeechocolatesmooth bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with roasted and bitter notes persisting on the palate. Aftertaste leans toward coffee and cocoa without becoming sharp or astringent.

dry finishroasted aftertastemoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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.

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

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About Stout

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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.

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