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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Super Bock Stout if you want roasted depth and structure,
Surly Bender if you want smooth approachability.
Both hit 5% ABV, so neither will knock you sideways, but they're aiming at different moods. The stout's got 11 more IBUs, which you'll taste as a drier finish and more assertive character. Pick based on whether you're craving chocolate-and-coffee vibes or creamy, grainy comfort.
At a glance
Generated from the four anchored axes — never hand-written.
Beer DNA
Body
Δ 15
Sweetness
Δ 1
Situations
In words
Super Bock Stout
Super Bock Stout opens with genuine roast—not the burnt kind, but that warm cocoa-powder depth that coats your mouth. There's a dry backbone that keeps it from feeling heavy despite the dark malt bill. At 5% it punches above its weight; the 35 IBUs give it a slightly bitter edge that prevents it from being one-note. It's a stout that tastes like it has something to say.
Surly Bender
Surly Bender feels like a hug from a well-made ale. The oatmeal adds this silky texture that makes 5.1% feel almost pillowy. Caramel and toast notes lead, with just enough hop character (24 IBUs) to keep it from tasting sweet. This one's built for easy drinking without being forgettable—there's real craft here, just expressed quietly.
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Similarly balanced
Within Δ 1. Neither reads as noticeably sweeter on this axis.
Sweetness 47 vs 46 · Δ 1
Bitterness
Δ 14
Texture
Δ 9
Only Super Bock Stout
Shared character
Only Surly Bender