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Murphy's Irish Stout if you want restraint and sessionability, O'Hara's Irish Stout if you want a bit more heft and presence.
Both sit at a nearly identical 4% ABV with matching 35 IBUs, but Murphy's leans into that classic Dublin lightness—it's the stout designed to drink three of without thinking. O'Hara's nudges the ABV up just enough to feel substantial, giving you something that rewards slower sipping. Neither will overwhelm you; it's about whether you're grazing or settling in.
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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, sweetness and bitterness match within Δ 1. O'Hara's Irish Stout runs a touch livelier in texture (Δ 3). Murphy's Irish Stout brings a distinct full-bodied note that O'Hara's Irish Stout doesn't.
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In words
Tasting notes
Murphy's Irish Stout
Murphy's hits like the definition of a session stout—creamy head that clings, almost papery dryness on the finish that keeps you reaching for another sip. There's chocolate malt in there, but it's whisper-quiet, letting the roast speak. The body feels lighter than you'd expect for a stout, almost silky, which is exactly the point. It's a stout that respects your evening, not one that demands your full attention.
O'Hara's Irish Stout
O'Hara's carries itself with slightly more swagger—thicker mouthfeel, a touch more coffee and cocoa substance. The extra 0.3% ABV isn't dramatic, but you feel it as a warmer, slightly fuller finish. There's still that dry Irish stout character, but it's got more backbone, more reason to pause between sips. Less 'I could drink this all night' and more 'this one's worth savoring.'
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