Full body.
A frame with real heft — the palate has plenty to hold onto through the finish.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Philter Extra Stout
◎ Appearance
Deep black-brown body with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent tan head that clings to the glass in fine lacing. The carbonation is restrained, typical of the Irish dry stout tradition, creating a smooth, creamy visual presentation.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with roasted barley and espresso, followed by dark chocolate and a subtle undertone of dried stone fruit. A delicate ashy note sits in the background, balanced by a gentle earthiness that speaks to the careful roast profile of the dark malts.
◐ Taste
Entry is light and dry on the palate despite the dark malt character, with coffee and cocoa flavors building through the mid-palate. The roasted grain dryness dominates, supported by a whisper of smoke and subtle dark fruit; bitterness is restrained and integrated rather than sharp.
◑ Finish
The finish is characteristically dry and slightly ashy, with coffee and roasted notes lingering gently on the palate. No sweetness intrudes; the aftertaste remains clean and fades to a pleasant dryness.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Philter Extra 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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Philter Extra Stout
About Irish Dry Stout
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Irish Dry Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, roasted, chocolate character as Philter Extra Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
Other Irish Dry Stouts in hopIQ