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Antares Cream Stout if you want richness and weight,
Murphy's Irish Stout if you want restraint and drinkability.
Both clock the same IBUs, so bitterness isn't the differentiator—it's the alcohol backbone. Antares leans into that extra 1.4% ABV with a creamier mouthfeel and deeper roast character, while Murphy's stays lighter on its feet. Pick based on whether you're settling in for one or three.
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Tasting notes
Antares Cream Stout
Antares hits immediately with cocoa and a faint sweetness that lingers. The body is genuinely creamy—not from additives, but from how the alcohol and roast interact on your palate. There's a slight char underneath, almost burnt bread notes, but it doesn't turn harsh. Finishes drier than you'd expect given the creaminess.
Murphy's Irish Stout
Murphy's is leaner and more straightforward—dark chocolate, a whisper of coffee, minimal sweetness. The body is tighter, almost crisp by stout standards. It drinks fast without feeling thin, which is the Irish stout trick: restraint executed perfectly. Bitterness is clean and short, not lingering.
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