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Philter Caribbean Stout

Australia·Foreign Extra Stout
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A full-bodied tropical stout fermented with lager yeast, which keeps the fermentation clean and lets the malt lead. Silky chocolate and coffee run through the palate with rum raisin and dried fig behind them, and Fuggles adds an earthy, faintly woody hop note. The finish is smooth with a sweet backnote, and 7 percent alcohol shows as warmth rather than heat.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecoffeeearthy
chocolate
coffee
earthy
dark fruit
tropical
roasted
Aroma
The nose opens with rich chocolate and roasted coffee notes, supported by an underlying sweetness reminiscent of rum-soaked raisins and dried figs.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Philter Caribbean Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in color, with a dense tan head that clings to the glass in fine lacing. The body is opaque and substantial, with minimal light penetration. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

deep browndense headopaquefine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with rich chocolate and roasted coffee notes, supported by an underlying sweetness reminiscent of rum-soaked raisins and dried figs. Subtle earthy and woody undertones from Fuggles hops frame the malt-forward profile without asserting themselves. The clean fermentation character allows the darker grain character to dominate without yeast esters competing.

chocolate, roasted coffeerum, dried fruitearthy, faintly woody

◐ Taste

The palate enters full and silky, with chocolate and coffee established immediately. The mid-palate develops deeper notes of rum raisin and dried fig, adding complexity without heaviness. A restrained hop bitterness (35 IBU) provides structure and an earthy backdrop without dominating; the finish remains smooth and slightly sweet rather than dry.

chocolate, coffeerum raisin, dark fruitsmooth, silky bodyearthy restraint

◑ Finish

The finish is extended and warm, with lingering chocolate and sweet spice notes. The 7% alcohol registers as gentle warmth rather than sharp heat, fading gradually into a sweet and slightly woody aftertaste.

warm, lingeringsweet backnote
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 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.

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