Maggie's
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Maggie's
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.
About Irish Dry Stout
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Irish Dry Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, roasted, light character as Maggie's will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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