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A nicely balanced stout brewed with American hops, Chinook and Cascade. Expect flavours of chocolate, coffee and citrus in a dark glass. Mani is part of Walhalla's Ten Year Anniversary Series, which marks a decade of brewing in Amsterdam. It comes in at 5.0% ABV, a balanced stout from the first sip to the last.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecoffeecitrusy
chocolate
coffee
citrusy
hoppy
roasted
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with bold roasted malz notes underscored by dark chocolate and coffee grounds.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mani

◎ Appearance

Deep black liquid with a rich, opaque body and minimal light transmission. A modest tan head forms and settles to a thin collar with moderate lacing that clings to the glass throughout the pour. The carbonation is restrained, supporting a dense rather than effervescent presentation.

deep blackopaquethin lacingsettled foam

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bold roasted malz notes underscored by dark chocolate and coffee grounds. American Chinook and Cascade hops contribute a gentle citrus thread—grapefruit pith and dried orange—that weaves through without overpowering. The overall character is clean and inviting, with no sharp edges or fermentation artifacts.

roasted malzdark chocolatecoffeecitrus whisper

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with chocolate and espresso flavors establishing themselves immediately across the mid-palate. Cascade hops introduce a dry citrus bite—mandarin zest and subtle grapefruit—that cuts through the richness without asserting dominance. The 45 IBU bitterness is balanced and measured, finishing clean without astringency or cloying sweetness.

chocolate-forwardcoffee bodydry citrusbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with a gentle roasted dryness and soft citrus fade. A clean, uncluttered exit leaves the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

dry finishroasted echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
75
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 American Stout

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What is a American 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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