Guinness Draught
First brewed in 1959 for the 200th anniversary of the lease Arthur Guinness signed at St James's Gate, this is the beer the brand is known for. Nitrogen and carbon dioxide are dosed at dispense, which builds the dense pale head and the slow surge that settles before drinking. The aroma runs to roasted coffee and chocolate, the liquid is dark ruby red rather than black, and the palate holds bitter, sweet and roasted notes in balance before a dry, grainy finish.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Guinness Draught
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.
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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 roasted, chocolate, coffee character as Guinness Draught will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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