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Galway Bay Irish Cream Stout

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This stout of 5.0 % takes its cue from Irish cream liqueur and was planned by the brewery as its beer for March. Built on a foundation of Irish malts and made with natural ingredients only, it combines a smooth whiskey warmth with caramel sweetness and dark, chocolatey malt. The finish is rich and roasty, the texture creamy and velvety. In type it is an oatmeal stout.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelroastedchocolate
caramel
roasted
chocolate
malty
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted malt and cocoa notes, underpinned by subtle caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Galway Bay Irish Cream Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in color, with an opaque body and minimal light transmission. A dense, tan head builds quickly and clings to the glass walls with persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a stable foam collar that gradually recedes.

deep mahoganyopaquedense headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt and cocoa notes, underpinned by subtle caramel sweetness. A gentle warmth reminiscent of whiskey emerges in the mid-aroma, accompanied by faint toasted grain and a whisper of coffee. No harsh roast or acrid char dominates; instead, the profile remains balanced and inviting.

roasted cocoacaramel sweetnesswhiskey warmthtoasted grain

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, with oat-derived silkiness coating the palate. Mid-palate develops dark chocolate and light caramel notes, layered with gentle roasted malt character. Bitterness is restrained at 30 IBU, contributing structure without bite; the overall impression favors malt depth over hop aggression.

creamy oat texturedark chocolategentle roastbalanced malt

◑ Finish

The finish is rich and lingering, with roasted malt and cocoa drying the mouth gradually. Warmth persists as a long-lasting aftertaste, fading to a subtle chocolatey dryness.

roasted finishlingering warmthcocoa dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
78
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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About Oatmeal Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Oatmeal 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 Oatmeal Stout

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