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pFriem Export Stout

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🌍 United States · Foreign Extra Stout · One of 16 Foreign Extra Stouts in hopIQ

pFriem Export Stout follows the British tradition of stronger, more heavily hopped stouts brewed to survive long sea voyages. Pale malt is layered with dark crystal malts and two grades of chocolate malt, with oats for body, Chinook and Dolcita hops and two ale yeasts. It pours black under walnut-brown foam. Cocoa, graham cracker, toffee and espresso lead the nose; the palate brings mocha, dark chocolate, caramel and dried fruit, and the finish balances toast against roast.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
SRM
dark35
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Foreign Extra Stout.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for pFriem Export Stout

◎ Appearance

Pours jet black with excellent clarity, topped by a substantial walnut-brown head that displays strong retention and fine lacework. The deep, opaque body speaks to the generous use of chocolate malts and roasted grain. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated.

jet blackwalnut-brown foamexcellent head retentionopaque

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with cocoa and graham cracker, followed by pronounced espresso and toffee notes that reflect the layered malt bill. Subtle dark fruit undertones emerge behind the roasted character. The Chinook and Dolcita hops contribute a restrained earthiness without dominating the malt-forward profile.

cocoa, graham crackerespresso, toffeedark fruit undertonesroasted malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with mocha and dark chocolate establishing the mid-palate. Caramel sweetness provides balance against the 40 IBU bitterness, while dried fruit notes add complexity. The oat adjunct creates a silky mouthfeel that carries the roasted flavors with grace.

mocha, dark chocolatecaramel sweetnessdried fruitsmooth, full-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, balancing toasted grain against deeper roast character. A gentle bitterness persists without becoming harsh, allowing the cocoa and toffee echoes to fade gradually.

dry finishtoast and roast balancelingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of pFriem Export Stout

Serve at 10–14°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.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with pFriem Export Stout

About Foreign Extra Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Foreign Extra 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 Foreign Extra Stout

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same flavor character as pFriem Export Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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