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Maggie's

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Maggie's is a Dry Irish Stout that defies the heavy-bodied reputation of its family. Light in frame yet dark in colour, it pivots toward roasted grain and a touch of charcoal—the roasty character sits clean and purposeful, never scorched. The smoothness runs through the middle, creating a beer that satisfies without weight, making it sessionable across an evening or afternoon. The dryness in the finish is the signature move: it pulls back sweetness and leaves the palate alert, ready for the next pour. At 4.2%, this is a stout built for drinking, not merely tasting.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
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
roastedcleanchocolate
roasted
clean
chocolate
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted grain and a subtle charcoal note, kept purposeful and never acrid.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maggie's

◎ Appearance

Deep black pour with a rich tan head that clings to the glass in distinct rings. The body is opaque and impenetrable to light, characteristic of the style, while carbonation appears moderate and steady. Head retention is firm, leaving clean lacing along the inner wall as the beer is consumed.

deep blacktan headclean lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted grain and a subtle charcoal note, kept purposeful and never acrid. Beneath lies a faint suggestion of dark chocolate and coffee, grounded rather than emphatic. The overall impression is restrained and clean, inviting rather than assertive.

roasted graincharcoaldark chocolatecoffee

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and light on the palate despite the beer's dark appearance. The mid-palate develops roasted malt character with whispers of chocolate and coffee without heaviness. Bitterness arrives as a clean, dry constraint that sharpens the finish rather than dominating—a signature dryness that leaves the mouth alert.

smooth entryroasted maltdry finishlight body

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, pulling back any residual sweetness and leaving the palate clean and ready. Dryness persists into the aftertaste without harsh edges, encouraging another pour.

dryclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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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