Vecchia Orsa Stout
The beer that placed fifth in Italy's Beer of the Year — Vecchia Orsa's powerful Stout is jet black with cappuccino foam and notes of cocoa, espresso, liquorice and dark molasses; a full, velvety body and a long dry, bitter finish at 8.0% ABV. Made by a social cooperative near Bologna that employs people with disabilities, Vecchia Orsa Stout is one of Italy's most emotionally resonant and technically impressive dark beers.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Vecchia Orsa Stout
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.
Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.
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About Stout
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a 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 Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, coffee, dry character as Vecchia Orsa Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.