Guinness Special Export
Commissioned in 1912 by a Belgian importer and shipped from Dublin to Antwerp ever since; it was also the first Guinness to be pasteurised, in 1930. At eight per cent it is the strongest beer in the range. The aroma is dense with roasted malt, dark chocolate and a smoky, woody edge. The palate is thick and mouth-filling, the roast bitterness firm, and the finish runs long without turning harsh. In the United States it has been sold as Antwerpen Stout.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Guinness Special Export
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 Foreign Extra Stout
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Foreign Extra 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 Foreign Extra Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, chocolate, bitter character as Guinness Special Export will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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