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Flood Stage Stout

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Named for the 2011 Souris River flood that devastated Minot — a dark, roasty stout with chocolate and coffee depth. Rich without being heavy, it's a tribute beer to the community that rebuilt.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark41
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
dark fruit
toasty
malty
Aroma
Roasted malt dominates the nose, delivering cocoa powder and dark chocolate notes with undertones of coffee and espresso.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flood Stage Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black with a brown edge, opaque and impenetrable to light. A firm tan head rises readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, leaving defined rings as you drink.

opaque blackpersistent headtan foam

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt dominates the nose, delivering cocoa powder and dark chocolate notes with undertones of coffee and espresso. A gentle char and toast character rounds out the profile without harshness.

roasted maltcocoa and coffeetoasted grains

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich roasted flavors—chocolate and cocoa—that develop into a subtle coffee bitterness midway through. The beer maintains smoothness despite its depth, with hints of dark fruit and a malty sweetness that prevent it from becoming austere. Bitterness at 45 IBU sits firmly in the middle ground, neither aggressive nor gentle.

chocolate-forwardcoffee undertonebalanced bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

Medium finish with roasted and malty notes lingering on the palate. A gentle dryness emerges, leaving a satisfying aftertaste without metallic edges.

roasted aftertastedry close
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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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What is a American 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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