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Extra Pittsburgh Stout

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Jet black under a creamy tan head, this stout is creamy and rich in the mouth. Notes of caramel and chocolate sweetness are balanced by roasted malt and hop bitterness, plus dark chocolate, nutty and biscuit tones. It runs at 5.5 % ABV and 32 IBU, with Columbus and Tettnang hops. It is brewed for the brewery's St. Patrick's Day celebration, the Irish City Celebration.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecaramelroasted
chocolate
caramel
roasted
nutty
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted malt and dark chocolate, accompanied by subtle caramel sweetness and nutty undertones.
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Extra Pittsburgh Stout

◎ Appearance

Jet black with excellent opacity, this stout presents a creamy tan head that clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine lacing as the beer is consumed. The body is dense and opaque, characteristic of the style. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

jet blackcreamy tan headdense opacityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt and dark chocolate, accompanied by subtle caramel sweetness and nutty undertones. Columbus and Tettnang hops contribute gentle herbal notes without dominance. A faint coffee character rounds out the aromatic profile, inviting and balanced rather than assertive.

roasted maltdark chocolatecaramel sweetnessherbal hop notes

◐ Taste

The palate is full and creamy, with caramel and chocolate sweetness establishing the foundation. Roasted grain provides structure and a subtle bitterness that builds toward the mid-palate, while nutty and biscuit tones add complexity. The 32 IBU bitterness is restrained but present, preventing cloying while maintaining balance.

creamy mouthfeelcaramel and chocolateroasted grain bitternessnutty complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and moderately dry, with lingering dark chocolate and roasted malt notes. Aftertaste fades gradually without harshness, leaving a pleasant bittersweet impression.

smooth fadedark chocolate aftertastemoderate dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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What is a 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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