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ESMA

Jopen
Netherlands·Stout
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A stout modelled on the espresso martini: intense coffee, dark chocolate and a touch of vanilla, deep black with a soft head. Jopen describes the 9.5% body as sturdy but surprisingly smooth; Flex and Magnum are the hops. ESMA is named after its Espresso Martini inspiration and belongs to the Small Batch series.

ABV
9.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
coffeechocolatevanilla
coffee
chocolate
vanilla
roasted
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent espresso and dark roasted coffee notes, immediately grounding the beer's identity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for ESMA

◎ Appearance

Deep black colour with minimal transparency, characteristic of a full-bodied stout. A soft, compact head sits atop the beer, offering modest retention and light lacing along the glass. Carbonation appears restrained, emphasizing the beer's substantial weight.

deep blacksoft headminimal lacinglow carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent espresso and dark roasted coffee notes, immediately grounding the beer's identity. Beneath lies a layer of dark chocolate and cocoa powder, with a delicate vanilla sweetness threading through. The roasted character dominates without becoming acrid, supported by subtle alcohol warmth at 9.5% ABV.

espresso, roasted coffeedark chocolate, cocoavanilla sweetnesssubtle alcohol

◐ Taste

The palate enters with concentrated coffee and chocolate flavours, full-bodied and creamy without heaviness. Mid-palate reveals the vanilla component and a gentle roasted grain foundation, while bitterness remains measured at 35 IBU—balanced rather than assertive. The 9.5% alcohol integrates smoothly, adding warmth and subtle dark fruit undertones.

coffee-forwardcreamy texturebalanced bitternessdark fruit notes

◑ Finish

The finish extends with lingering coffee and chocolate, fading gradually into a dry, warming aftertaste. Alcohol presence becomes slightly more apparent in the closing moments, though never harsh.

coffee persistencedry warmthsmooth fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

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

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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.

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