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Schützengarten Swiss Stout

Brauerei Schützengarten AG
Switzerland·Sweet Stout
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A Chocolate Sweet Stout — dark ebony with a hazelnut-brown foam. Bittersüss with aromatic hops and velvety-smooth dark chocolate character, brewed with Swiss chocolate from artisan chocolatiers. An utterly Swiss take on the stout style.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
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
roastedchocolatenutty
roasted
chocolate
nutty
hoppy
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt character—dark grain and subtle charred notes—layered beneath pronounced milk chocolate and hazelnut aromatics from the artisan Swiss chocolate adjunct.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schützengarten Swiss Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep ebony black with minimal light penetration, presenting a substantial hazelnut-brown foam head that demonstrates good initial retention and gentle lacing around the glass. The body appears opaque and full, characteristic of a well-crafted stout with fine carbonation integrated throughout.

deep blackhazelnut foamopaque body

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt character—dark grain and subtle charred notes—layered beneath pronounced milk chocolate and hazelnut aromatics from the artisan Swiss chocolate adjunct. Soft aromatic hops provide gentle herbal undertones, while a whisper of coffee and dark cocoa rounds the aromatic profile without dominating.

roasted grainmilk chocolatehazelnutcoffee notes

◐ Taste

The palate delivers velvety smooth chocolate-forward sweetness balanced by moderate roasted bitterness; entry is soft and creamy, mid-palate shows layered nutty and chocolate complexity, with restrained hop bitterness providing definition without harshness. The 40 IBU creates a refined bittersweetness rather than sharp astringency, allowing the dark malt and chocolate to remain central.

chocolate-forwardvelvety smoothbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with lingering dark chocolate and subtle roasted grain notes. A gentle drying sensation remains without astringency, leaving a pleasant cocoa-tinged aftertaste.

chocolate persistenceclean drying
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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About Sweet Stout

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What is a Sweet 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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