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Rán is an Irish stout of 4.8 % with a twist: blackcurrant. The recipe was developed with a Danish brewery for its bars. Nine different malts are layered into a rich base, and classic English hops add a small zip of bitterness. The blackcurrant stays in the background and brings a little sweetness and tartness at the end, in balance with the malt. It remains an easy-drinking stout.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyberrytart
malty
berry
tart
dark fruit
roasted
coffee
Aroma
The nose opens with roasted grain and cocoa notes from the layered malt base, grounded and inviting.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rán

◎ Appearance

Deep brown-black color with excellent opacity, characteristic of the style. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine Schaumhaftung down the side. Fine carbonation supports the visual presentation without excessive liveliness.

deep brown-blackcreamy headopaquefine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with roasted grain and cocoa notes from the layered malt base, grounded and inviting. Classic English hops contribute subtle herbal and earthy undertones without dominating. Blackcurrant emerges in the background as a soft fruity whisper, adding dimension without overtaking the malt-forward character.

roasted graincocoaherbal hopssubtle blackcurrant

◐ Taste

The palate is smooth and accessible, with nine malts delivering a rich, rounded entry and mid-palate sweetness tempered by gentle dryness. Moderate bitterness from English hops (40 IBU) provides structure without harshness. Blackcurrant surfaces on the mid-palate as tart berry notes, balancing the malt sweetness and creating a nuanced, easy-drinking experience.

smooth malt sweetnessmoderate bitternessberry tartnessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with blackcurrant tartness lingering softly alongside a faint roasted grain dryness. Aftertaste remains pleasant and refreshing, inviting another sip without fatigue.

dry finishlingering tartnessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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.

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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