Astral
A stout built on ten grains and hopped with Admiral and Jester, fermented with the house ale yeast. It began without nitrogen and was later reworked for nitrogen dispense by popular request, which gives a creamy head and a velvety pour. Black, silky smooth and rounded, with subtle notes of coffee and chocolate. At 4.2% it sits at the classic session strength for the style. Draught only so far: from tank to tap in the taproom and at stockists beyond.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Astral
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
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.
About Irish Dry Stout
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Irish Dry Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same smooth, creamy, chocolate character as Astral will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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