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Pitch black with a creamy tan head, Brock has a rich, roasty aroma of dark chocolate, coffee and a hint of caramel. Dark roasted malts, coffee and bittersweet chocolate dominate the palate, with a subtle sweetness against the hop bitterness and a long, roasty finish. The nitro adds creaminess to a velvety, medium-bodied beer.

ABV
4.1%
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
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted dark chocolate and coffee notes, supported by the richness of dark roasted malts.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brock

◎ Appearance

Pitch black in color with excellent opacity and depth. A creamy tan head forms and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The nitrogen carbonation contributes to a smooth, velvety visual presentation characteristic of a well-poured stout.

pitch blackcreamy tan headfine lacingopaque

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted dark chocolate and coffee notes, supported by the richness of dark roasted malts. A subtle hint of caramel sweetness emerges beneath the roasted character, creating a layered aromatic profile that invites closer inspection.

dark chocolateroasted coffeecaramel sweetnessdark roasted malt

◐ Taste

Dark roasted malts, coffee, and bittersweet chocolate occupy the center of the palate, building a full, structured flavor. A subtle sweetness provides counterpoint to the hop bitterness, while the medium body remains velvety and smooth throughout, never harsh or astringent.

bittersweet chocolateroasted coffeehop bitternessbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is long and roasty, trailing dark chocolate and coffee notes. The nitrogen-induced creaminess persists into the finish, leaving a dry, satisfying conclusion.

long roasty finishdrycreamy texture
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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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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