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Sarsfield Stout

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A dry Irish stout that joined the Treaty City range in 2019 and is poured on draught and nitro in the taproom and in Limerick pubs. It pours black, and roasted malt sets the tone from aroma to finish. The body is creamy yet stays light at 4.2 %.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
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
roastedmaltycoffee
roasted
malty
coffee
Aroma
Roasted malt dominates the nose, delivering notes of cocoa, charred grain, and subtle coffee without harshness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sarsfield Stout

◎ Appearance

Pours jet black with minimal light transmission, presenting the characteristic opaque density of an Irish dry stout. A dense, persistent head forms, clinging to the glass in fine lacing as the beer settles. Nitrogen carbonation imparts a smooth, creamy visual texture that remains stable throughout.

jet blackdense headfine lacingopaque

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt dominates the nose, delivering notes of cocoa, charred grain, and subtle coffee without harshness. The aroma remains restrained and balanced, with the dry roast profile showing no sweetness or burnt character. A slight grainy undertone supports the roasted foundation.

roasted graincocoa, coffeedry profilerestrained

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, with roasted malz flavours taking the lead across the mid-palate. The body stays remarkably light despite the dark character, allowing the dry roast and subtle bitterness to express themselves cleanly. At 30 IBU, bitterness provides structure without dominating; dryness persists from mid-palate onward.

roasted, drycreamy bodyclean bitternesslight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, with roasted grain lingering gently on the palate. A light, refreshing dryness leaves minimal residual sweetness, characteristic of the style.

dry finishroasted aftertasteerfrischend
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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