Full body.
A frame with real heft — the palate has plenty to hold onto through the finish.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Furbrew Pho Beer
◎ Appearance
Deep mahogany to black in color with excellent clarity despite the dark malts employed. A dense, tan head forms with moderate retention, suggesting a well-crafted brew with proper carbonation levels that complement the spice-forward character.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with prominent star anise and licorice notes, immediately evoking pho's distinctive aromatics. Warm spice complexity follows—cinnamon and subtle clove—layered over roasted malt and dark chocolate undertones that ground the profile in classic stout character.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with bold anise and warming spice, followed by rich roasted malt and cocoa mid-palate complexity. The moderate bitterness (25 IBU) sits restrained, allowing the exotic spice profile to dominate while the smooth body carries chocolate and licorice notes seamlessly through to the finish.
◑ Finish
A lingering, warming finish extends the cinnamon and spice character with subtle licorice persistence. The aftertaste remains dry and clean, with cocoa and roasted malt providing pleasant grounding notes that invite another sip.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Furbrew Pho Beer
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Furbrew Pho Beer
About Spiced Stout
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Spiced 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 Spiced Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, chocolate, clove character as Furbrew Pho Beer will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.