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Love Stout

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Coffee and chocolate play over roasted malts in this rich, creamy stout, poured exclusively on nitro since 2010 for a smooth mouthfeel. At 5.5% ABV and 21 IBU it is on the year-round list at the Yards taproom in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, from a brewery that has brewed Philly's beer since 1994.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
chocolatecoffeeroasted
chocolate
coffee
roasted
malty
Aroma
The nose presents roasted malt and cocoa forward, with secondary notes of espresso and dark chocolate emerging as the beer warms.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Love Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black color with a dense, creamy head that clings persistently to the glass, characteristic of nitrogen carbonation. The body is opaque and rich, with excellent head retention and a smooth, velvety appearance throughout the pour.

deep blackcreamy headnitrogen-pouredopaque body

◌ Aroma

The nose presents roasted malt and cocoa forward, with secondary notes of espresso and dark chocolate emerging as the beer warms. Subtle earthiness from the roasted grain base complements the coffee-forward character without aggressive hop bite.

roasted maltcoffeedark chocolatecocoa

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and full-bodied, with chocolate and coffee flavors melding seamlessly over a foundation of well-developed roasted malts. Bitterness arrives late and remains restrained at 21 IBU, allowing the creamy texture and sweet roasted notes to dominate the mid-palate and finish cleanly without harshness.

smoothchocolate-forwardcoffee-drivendry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with lingering roasted grain and a subtle coffee aftertaste. The nitro carbonation leaves a silky sensation that persists without becoming astringent.

drypersistent coffee note
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
88
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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