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Stella Artois Midnight

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Midnight Lager was introduced in the US in 2019 as the brand's first winter seasonal. The black lager takes its colour from dark malts; no chocolate or coffee goes into the brew. The nose brings dark chocolate, fresh espresso and roasted grain, and the palate follows with bold chocolate malt, a coffee-bean note, hazelnut and a touch of dried cherry. Herkules and Saaz hops add an earthy counterpoint. The body is light to medium, and the finish turns crisp and dry with a faint hint of smoke.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecoffeeroasted
chocolate
coffee
roasted
nutty
earthy
smoky
Aroma
Complex and inviting nose led by dark chocolate and fresh espresso notes, enhanced by roasted grain character.
also:dark fruit,toasty,malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stella Artois Midnight

◎ Appearance

Deep black to dark brown color with excellent clarity and a tight, persistent tan head. The beer displays excellent carbonation with consistent bubble formation, suggesting proper conditioning and serving technique.

deep blackpersistent headwell-carbonatedclear

◌ Aroma

Complex and inviting nose led by dark chocolate and fresh espresso notes, enhanced by roasted grain character. The Herkules and Saaz hops introduce a subtle earthy undertone that balances the malt-forward aromatics beautifully.

dark chocolateespressoroasted grainearthy

◐ Taste

Bold chocolate malt dominates the palate with supporting coffee-bean notes and a pleasant hazelnut nuance. Mid-palate reveals subtle dried cherry complexity, while the low IBU (18) keeps bitterness restrained, allowing the sophisticated malt profile to shine through cleanly.

chocolate maltcoffeehazelnutcherry

◑ Finish

Crisp and dry finish with a faint whisper of smoke lingering on the aftertaste. The light-to-medium body ensures a clean exit without heaviness, making this winter seasonal highly drinkable.

crispdrysmokyclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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