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Antares Cream Stout if you want richness and weight,
Murphy's Irish Stout if you want restraint and drinkability.
The Antares leans into that cream adjective—it's got real body and a slightly sweet, almost dessert-like finish that comes from the extra ABV points. Murphy's plays it leaner, letting you taste the roast and bitterness without the heaviness. Both hit the same IBU floor at 35, so bitterness isn't the separator here; it's about whether you're in the mood to settle into a beer or just enjoy one.
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Tasting notes
Antares Cream Stout
This one sits on your palate like it means business. You get chocolate and coffee up front, but there's a smoothness—almost creaminess, no surprise—that softens the roast edges. At 5.4%, it's got enough alcohol warmth to feel substantial without being aggressive. It's the kind of stout that works as a dessert beer, especially if you're tired and want something that wraps around you.
Murphy's Irish Stout
Murphy's tastes like someone made a stout for actual drinking, not contemplation. It's all dark grain and a hint of bitter cocoa, but it's clean and doesn't stick around longer than it should. The 4% ABV keeps it snappy—you can have a second one without feeling like you've committed to the evening. There's a dryness at the finish that keeps you coming back.
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