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Minoh Stout if you want a stout with real presence and grip,
Murphy's Irish Stout if you want something sessionable and smooth.
Both clock in at 35 IBUs, so bitterness isn't the differentiator—it's the weight. That extra 1.5% ABV in the Minoh translates to noticeably more body and roasted character, while Murphy's plays it lighter, almost like a session stout designed for pints, not sips. Neither is trying to be a big imperial thing; they're just pointing in slightly different directions.
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Tasting notes
Minoh Stout
Minoh hits you with genuine backbone—dark chocolate, a touch of coffee grain, and this subtle nuttiness that builds as it warms. There's a dryness that catches the back of your palate, not from hops but from the roast itself. It's lean enough to drink, but it demands attention. You can taste the care in the grain bill; this isn't a throw-it-together stout.
Murphy's Irish Stout
Murphy's is the definition of approachable stout. Creamy head, smooth mouthfeel, flavors that stay in the background—hints of cocoa, a whisper of char, nothing aggressive. It's the stout that works at a crowded pub or with food you're not thinking too hard about. The 4% ABV keeps it from feeling heavy, even though it's dark as midnight.
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