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Stouty McStoutface

Shilling Brewing Co.
United Kingdom·Irish Dry Stout
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Stouty McStoutface is a 4.4% Irish dry stout made as a deliberate counterpoint to dessert-style dark beers: no lactose, no coffee, no chocolate, no fruit and no syrup go into it. What remains is the plain form of the style, in which roasted malt carries the flavour and the finish stays dry. The roast runs from the first sip to the last, with no added sweetness to soften it. It has been in the Glasgow brewpub's range since 2022.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedmaltytoasty
roasted
malty
toasty
coffee
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted grain character—burnt toast, cocoa powder, and a subtle ashy undertone.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stouty McStoutface

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in the glass, with opaque clarity typical of the Irish dry stout style. A dense, persistent tan head forms and clings to the rim, leaving distinct lacing as the beer is consumed. Fine carbonation supports steady foam retention throughout drinking.

deep brownopaquetight headdense lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted grain character—burnt toast, cocoa powder, and a subtle ashy undertone. No confectionery notes intrude; the malt speaks plainly without chocolate or coffee adjuncts. A faint herbal edge from the hops sits quietly beneath, allowing the roast to dominate.

roasted maltburnt toastcocoa dustherbal restraint

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with roasted malt flavors immediately present across the palate. The middle develops earthy, slightly grainy notes with a modest bitterness (40 IBU) that complements rather than overwhelms. The finish stays bone-dry—no residual sweetness masks the roast, which persists cleanly through the aftertaste.

dry palateroasted grainearthyclean bitterness

◑ Finish

Dry and medium in length, with roasted malt lingering into the aftertaste. No sweetness or syrup softens the exit; the beer closes as it began, letting malt carry the closing impression.

dry finishmalt-forwardno residue
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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 Irish Dry Stout

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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.

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