Dark Matter
Chocolate, caramel and nougat come up from rich dark malt, with a light roast and subtle hop bitterness alongside. The name winks at its cosmic namesake: what drives dark matter in the universe is unknown, but this stout needs only dark malt, choice hops and fermentation to explain itself. Brewed at 6.6% ABV and 35 IBU.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Dark Matter
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.
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Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a American 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 American Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same chocolate, caramel, rich character as Dark Matter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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