Merula Nitro Stout
Merula Nitro Stout takes Hook Norton's classic dark recipe and reshapes it through a nitrogen pour, giving it a smoother, creamier mouthfeel than tradition allows. The cascade releases coffee and dark chocolate alongside a subtle smokiness, then the taste follows: rich and velvety, creamy up front, before the finish turns dry with roasted-grain bitterness. Treacle toffee and cocoa dust linger. A session stout at 4.2 percent — depth without weight.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Merula Nitro Stout
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.
Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.
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About Stout
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a 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 Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same creamy, smooth, rich character as Merula Nitro Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
