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Overall similarity
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Beamish Irish Stout if you want a slightly fuller pour and more grip, Murphy's Irish Stout if you want silkier refinement.
They're fractionally apart on ABV and identical on bitterness—both cream-focused Irish stouts built on restraint, not roast. The real difference lives in mouthfeel and how the nitrogen settle plays out. Neither is a heavyweight; both are meant for a session.
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The differences that matter
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Structurally near-identical
Structurally these two are the same beer. The difference is in the aromatics. Body and bitterness match within Δ 1. Murphy's Irish Stout runs a touch sweeter in sweetness (Δ 3). Beamish Irish Stout brings a distinct rich note that Murphy's Irish Stout doesn't.
Beer DNA
Where they separate
Body
Δ 1
Sweetness
Δ 3
Situations
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In words
Tasting notes
Beamish Irish Stout
Beamish hits with a denser collar of foam and holds it longer. There's a subtle sweetness upfront—barely chocolate, more like toasted grain—then a light dryness finishes clean. The body's got just enough weight to feel present without heaviness. It's the stout equivalent of a firm handshake: confident, unpretentious, and satisfying.
Murphy's Irish Stout
Murphy's pours smoother and feels almost creamy on the tongue before you've even swallowed. It's slightly sweeter than Beamish, with a gentler fade and less assertive dryness. The texture is the star here—velvety in a way that makes it dangerously drinkable. This is the one you'd reach for if your jaw's tired.
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