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Minoh Stout

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A dry Irish-style stout with coffee, dark chocolate and a roasted grain dryness. Creamy, smooth and surprisingly light on the palate for its deep colour. Multiple gold medals at Japanese craft beer competitions.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
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
roastedcoffeechocolate
roasted
coffee
chocolate
toasty
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
Prominent roasted grain and coffee aromatics dominate the nose, complemented by dark chocolate undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Minoh Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep, opaque black color with excellent clarity and minimal light penetration. A dense, creamy tan head forms with impressive retention, indicating quality ingredients and proper carbonation levels.

opaque blackcreamy headexcellent retentiondeep color

◌ Aroma

Prominent roasted grain and coffee aromatics dominate the nose, complemented by dark chocolate undertones. The aroma is inviting and complex without excessive harshness, showcasing the balance typical of well-crafted Irish-style stouts.

roasted graincoffeedark chocolatebalanced

◐ Taste

The palate opens with roasted malt and dark chocolate notes that develop into a smooth, creamy character. Mid-palate reveals subtle coffee bitterness (40 IBU) with a surprisingly light, medium-bodied mouthfeel despite its deep appearance. The finish is dry with lingering roasted grain dryness.

dark chocolatesmoothcreamydry finishroasted

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with roasted grain character persisting pleasantly on the palate. The low-to-moderate bitterness fades gracefully without astringency, leaving a satisfying aftertaste.

cleandrylingering grainbalanced
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
87
Appearance
88
Finish
84
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.

Finding a similar Stout

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