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Stella Artois Midnight

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🌍 Belgium · Dark Lager · One of 22 Dark Lagers in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dark Lager.
Hop character
earthy
Malt character
chocolate
coffee
nutty
roasted
malty
toasty
Distinctive notes
smoky
dark fruit

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stella Artois Midnight

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Stella Artois Midnight

About Dark Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dark Lager?

Dark Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Dark Lager

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

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