Dark Sheep
Bittersweet chocolate and espresso are layered over toasted grain, and the finish is velvety smooth with a dry, light body. At 4.8 % this is a dry stout. Lagunitas opened a second brewery in Chicago in 2014; since it closed on 1 August 2024, everything is brewed in Petaluma. Beer Speaks (for itself) is the first of the brewery's three simple truths.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Dark Sheep
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 chocolate, coffee, smooth character as Dark Sheep will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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