Double Stout vs Stouterik: Which Should You Drink?

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Double Stout

Shepherd Neame

United Kingdom · Dry Stout

68%

Overall similarity

side by side, across 56 flavour tags

Stouterik

Brasserie de la Senne

Belgium · Dry Stout

HOPIQ TAKE

Double Stout if you want grip and presence, Stouterik if you want subtlety and restraint. The Shepherd Neame hits harder—that extra 0.7% ABV and 9 IBUs aren't nothing in a dry stout, and you'll feel the roast clamp down on your palate with real authority. Stouterik is the contemplative pour, leaner and more delicate, letting you taste the craft without the weight. Neither is better; it's about whether you want a stout that demands attention or one that whispers.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Double Stout when…

→You want a stout with backbone—something that feels substantial in your mouth
→You're in the mood for roasted, dry flavors that build intensity through the finish
→You prefer beers that command respect and aren't trying to be everyone's friend

Pick Stouterik when…

→You want to taste the craft without the weight—drinkability matters
→You're looking for roasted complexity that doesn't lean on alcohol or aggressive bitterness
→You prefer stouts that feel balanced and elegant rather than bold

SIDE BY SIDE

	Double Stout	Stouterik
ABV	5.2%	4.5%
Bitterness	Strongly bitter	Noticeably bitter
Colour	Dark	Dark
Style	Dry Stout	Dry Stout
Origin	United Kingdom	Belgium

WHAT IT TASTES OF

7 shared · 8 distinct

Both beers

roastedcoffeesmoothdrychocolatebittertoasty

Only Double Stout

full-bodied

STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

Double StoutStouterik

Bitterness

Body

TASTING NOTES

Double Stout

RoastedCoffeeSmooth

Double Stout grabs you immediately with dry cocoa and a grainy backbone that doesn't soften. There's a slight astringency that builds through the finish—not harsh, but insistent. The body has real substance without feeling heavy, and the bitterness lingers in a way that feels earned rather than aggressive. It's the kind of stout that makes you think about the next sip before you've finished the last one.

Stouterik

RoastedCoffeeDry

Stouterik is gentler on arrival but no less interesting. You get roasted notes without the sharp edges—more like toasted bread than burnt coffee. The lower ABV means it drinks cleaner, crisper even for a stout, and the malt character shines through because the bitterness isn't competing for attention. It's approachable without being simple, the kind of beer that reveals itself slowly.

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