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Nitro Stout

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Chocolate and roast carry this 5.4% Irish dry stout, brewed with Irish malts. A dose of liquid nitrogen goes in during canning and gives it a velvety body. The brewery's advice is unusual for a can: shake it gently, then pour vigorously. It is a year-round beer and a favorite of the brewery's own staff.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatemalty
roasted
chocolate
malty
coffee
Aroma
Roasted barley and dark chocolate dominate the nose, with supporting notes of cocoa powder and subtle coffee undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nitro Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep opaque black with a rich tan head that clings persistently to the glass walls. The nitrogen infusion creates a distinctly creamy, fine-bubbled foam structure with excellent retention. The beer presents as completely opaque, characteristic of the style, with a glossy surface beneath the collar of lacing.

opaque blackpersistent tan headfine nitrogen bubblesexcellent lacing

◌ Aroma

Roasted barley and dark chocolate dominate the nose, with supporting notes of cocoa powder and subtle coffee undertones. The Irish malts contribute a gentle grain sweetness that balances the roasted character. Hop aromatics remain restrained, allowing the malt-driven profile to take the foreground.

roasted barleydark chocolatecocoasubtle coffee

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced roasted grain and bittersweet chocolate, followed by a dry, clean mid-palate that avoids any cloying sweetness. The nitrogen-induced creaminess softens the 40 IBU bitterness into a refined, integrated finish. Malty richness persists throughout without heaviness, despite the modest 5.4% ABV.

roasted grainbittersweet chocolatedry palatecreamy mouthfeelintegrated bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering roasted and slightly bitter notes that fade cleanly. The dryness asserts itself on the aftertaste, leaving the palate crisp and ready for another sip.

dry finishroasted aftertasteclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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.

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

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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.

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