O'Hara's Irish Stout
The beer the brewery's reputation rests on, first brewed in 1999. Roasted barley sets the tone: espresso-like roast, a rich coffee aroma and a light liquorice note over a full, smooth body. Fuggle hops add a tart bitterness that carries into the dry finish. Deep black with a reddish tint against the light. Five malt and wheat varieties go into the mash, and at 4.3 % the stout stays easy to drink while tasting more robust than its strength suggests.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for O'Hara's Irish Stout
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
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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