Guinness Original
The bottled stout that Ireland and continental Europe know under this name, drawn from the same archival lineage as Extra Stout but conditioned with carbon dioxide instead of nitrogen and held at a lower strength than the North American version. The aroma is roasted barley over a fresh hop note, with coffee and a light fruitiness behind it. It pours deep dark under a short-lived head. The palate is crisp rather than creamy, the roast bite runs through the middle, and the close is bittersweet and dry.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Guinness Original
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, crisp, coffee character as Guinness Original will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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