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Basaltic Plains

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A classic dry stout at 4.5% ABV where malt takes centre stage: roasted barley and brown malt give a black colour and smooth, rich chocolate and coffee flavour with a dry, moreish finish. Heritage British hops provide the bitterness and a slight herbal note. A roasted, lightly sweet nose leads to dark chocolate and roasted coffee and a dry, roasty finish.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted and lightly sweet grain notes, immediately followed by pronounced dark chocolate and roasted coffee character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Basaltic Plains

◎ Appearance

Deep black colour with excellent opacity, characteristic of roasted barley and brown malt. A dense, creamy head forms and clings to the glass with fine Schaumhaftung. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a refined visual presence to this classic dry stout.

deep blackcreamy headopaquefine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted and lightly sweet grain notes, immediately followed by pronounced dark chocolate and roasted coffee character. Heritage British hops provide a subtle herbal backdrop without dominating the sensory profile. The aromatic balance reflects the malt-forward character of this sessionable stout.

roasted graindark chocolatecoffeeherbal hop note

◐ Taste

Roasted malt flavours dominate the palate, with rich chocolate and espresso notes unfolding across the mid-palate. The 40 IBU bitterness integrates smoothly without harshness, contributing to the beer's dry character. Malt sweetness provides sufficient counterbalance, creating a moreish quality that invites repeated sips.

smooth chocolateroasted coffeedry bitternessrich malt

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and roasty, with lingering coffee and cocoa notes fading gradually. A clean, moreish aftertaste encourages another taste, making this 4.5% ABV stout highly quaffable despite its full flavour.

dry roastcoffee aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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 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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