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Irish Channel Stout

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Smooth, rich and dark, with a strong espresso front end and a touch of baker's chocolate on the finish. A crisp bitterness from American hops and roasted barley balances it. The brewery calls it a love letter to its neighborhood, the Irish Channel, which was settled in the 19th century by Irish immigrants.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter41 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
coffeechocolateroasted
coffee
chocolate
roasted
hoppy
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent espresso and dark roasted notes, backed by subtle baker's chocolate and a hint of dark dried fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Irish Channel Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to nearly black in the glass, with excellent opacity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the rim with fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a tight collar of foam that holds throughout the pour.

deep brown-blackopaquedense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent espresso and dark roasted notes, backed by subtle baker's chocolate and a hint of dark dried fruit. American hop character adds a measured herbal and slightly resinous edge without overshadowing the roasted grain foundation.

espresso, dark roastbaker's chocolateherbal hopsdried fruit undertones

◐ Taste

Rich and smooth on the palate, with an immediate coffee-forward character that merges seamlessly into chocolate and cocoa impressions. The bitterness is crisp and well-defined from roasted barley and American hops, providing structural support without harshness or astringency. The body feels full and coating without being heavy.

coffee-drivenchocolate, cocoacrisp bitternesssmooth, full body

◑ Finish

Medium to long, with lingering chocolate and roast notes that fade cleanly. The hop bitterness persists gently on the back palate without drying excessively.

chocolate faderoasted finishbalanced bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
85
Appearance
80
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.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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What is a American 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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