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Mean Old Tom

Maine Beer Company
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🌍 United States · Stout · One of 31 Stouts in hopIQ

A stout aged on natural vanilla beans for a rich, dessert-like depth without losing its drinkability. Dark, warming, and smooth — a cult favourite in a lineup otherwise dominated by hoppy beers.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

roasted
100%
vanilla
100%
rich
60%
sweet
60%
chocolate
60%
smooth
60%
dark fruit
60%
coffee
30%
creamy
30%
boozy
30%
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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mean Old Tom

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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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