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Primátor Stout

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🌍 Czech Republic · Dry Irish Stout · One of 4 Dry Irish Stouts in hopIQ

Primátor Stout is a top-fermented dark beer of the Irish type at 4.7 %, made from six grains: Pilsner, Munich and colour malts, a smoked malt, roasted barley and oats, with Northern Brewer as the only hop. It is near black with ruby glints and carries a dense, soft tan head. Delicate notes of nuts, chocolate and caramel play against the rough roast of the dark grains, which brings black coffee and bitter chocolate to the palate, and the oats leave a dry finish.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark61

AWARDS

World's Best Stout · 2019
World Beer Awards
Bronze · 2024
World Beer Awards
World's Best Stout · 2025
World Beer Awards
Gold · 2025
World Beer Awards
World's Best Stout — World Beer Awards
Bronze — World Beer Awards
World's Best Stout — World Beer Awards
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dry Irish Stout.
Malt character
roasted
chocolate
coffee
nutty
caramel
Distinctive notes
smoky
dark fruit

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Primátor Stout

Appearance

Nearly black in color with ruby glints visible when held to light, revealing the beer's translucent character. A dense, soft tan head forms and persists, building a fine lacing that gradually clings to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation without excess effervescence.

nearly black with ruby highlightsdense tan headfine lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with roasted grain and black coffee, grounded by subtle notes of dark chocolate and cocoa. Beneath these primary roast characters, delicate hazelnut and toasted almond emerge, while a gentle smokiness from the malt bill adds complexity. The single Northern Brewer hop variety contributes restrained bittering without aggressive floral or herbal intrusion.

roasted grain, black coffeedark chocolate, cocoahazelnut, toasted almondsubtle smoke

Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable despite the full roast profile. Mid-palate develops layers of bitter chocolate and espresso notes, while oats contribute a soft, silken texture that softens the rough edges of the dark grains. The bitterness is present but measured at 36 IBU, allowing the roast character and nutty undertones to balance the palate without becoming harsh.

bitter chocolate, espressosmooth oat texturebalanced roast bitternessnutty undertones

Finish

The finish is distinctly dry, with roasted grain and coffee lingering cleanly on the palate. The oats leave a crisp, drying sensation that prevents any cloying sweetness and encourages further sips.

dry, clean finishlingering coffee and roast
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Primátor Stout

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Primátor Stout

About Dry Irish Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dry Irish 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 Dry Irish Stout

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, dry, chocolate character as Primátor Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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