Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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About Stout
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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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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Platinum Coconut 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.
Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Platinum Coconut Stout
◎ Appearance
Deep mahogany to near-black pour with excellent clarity and a dense, tan head that persists with impressive retention. The color suggests a well-crafted stout with moderate roasting, while fine carbonation creates a refined bubble structure typical of quality craft brewing.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with toasted malt and roasted barley characteristics, followed by distinctly sweet coconut notes that avoid cloying heaviness. Subtle coffee and dark chocolate undertones emerge, creating an intriguing balance between classic stout aromatics and tropical adjunct character.
◐ Taste
Entry is smooth and creamy with prominent roasted malt flavors and dark chocolate notes that define the mid-palate. The Vietnamese coconut integrates seamlessly, providing subtle sweetness and tropical complexity without overwhelming the stout's base character; moderate bitterness at 30 IBU provides gentle balance.
◑ Finish
The finish is smooth and warming with a lingering coconut sweetness that gradually fades into subtle coffee and chocolate notes. A gentle warmth from the 5.5% ABV completes the experience without any harsh or dry aftertaste.
Food Pairing
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