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Jumper Season

Polly's Brew Co.
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🌍 United Kingdom · Irish Dry Stout · One of 8 Irish Dry Stouts in hopIQ

Polly's Brew Co.'s Irish dry stout strikes a balance between tradition and restraint. Full-bodied yet velvety smooth, it displays the decadent character of the style without pushing hard on alcohol—a beer that sits comfortably at 4.6%, letting the roast and malt speak clearly. This is a stout built for the familiar ritual: the fireside, mates gathered close, time moving slower. The strength holds back from extremes, inviting glass after glass rather than demanding contemplation. Straightforward in intent, sophisticated in execution.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Substantial body.

A frame with real heft — the palate has plenty to hold onto through the finish.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Irish Dry Stout.
Malt character
roasted
malty
coffee
chocolate
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
dark fruit
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Featured inThe Best British Stouts

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jumper Season

Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black pour with a dense, tan head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The body is opaque and still, with carbonation presenting as a fine, steady stream rather than aggressive bubbling. This is the visual signature of a traditional dry stout—restrained and composed.

deep mahoganydense cream headpersistent lacinglow carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with roasted grain and coffee grounds, underpinned by a subtle cocoa earthiness. Gentle notes of dark chocolate and a whisper of dried fruit emerge on closer inspection, while the overall character remains dry and malty—no sweetness or solvent notes intrude. The aromatic profile is straightforward and honest, inviting rather than demanding.

roasted graincoffeecocoadry malt

Taste

The palate enters dry and full-bodied, with roasted malt flavors dominating the mid-range. Coffee and chocolate notes weave through, supported by hints of dark fruit character. Bitterness is present but measured, allowing the roast to remain the focal point rather than an afterthought. The mouthfeel is velvety and smooth, with no astringency or harshness detracting from the experience.

roasted, full-bodiedcoffee, chocolatemeasured bitternessvelvety texture

Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with roast and malt lingering for several seconds before fading to a subtle coffee note. No alcohol burn despite the 4.6% ABV, making this a beer that invites repetition rather than contemplation.

clean, drycoffee aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Jumper Season

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.

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What to eat with Jumper Season

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, full-bodied character as Jumper Season will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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