Style Information

The Irish Dry Stout is most famously associated with Guinness. The color is very dark to almost black. Additionally, the visual impact of the beer is enhanced by the retention of a thick and rich foam head. The aroma should have somewhat muted, but still notable, tones of roasted grains, with rye or barley being particularly notable. There can also be a slightly less notable coffee aroma. Hop notes should not be present. The taste should follow the aroma, with roasted grains (rye) notable, as well as a slight coffee-like bitterness. Hop flavors should not be notable. The feel should medium in body, possibly somewhat thin compared to other stouts. ABV should be between 3.8% to 5%. IBUs should be somewhat low at 30 to 40.

Glassware	Description
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Snifter	Typically used for serving brandy and cognac, a snifter is ideal for capturing the volatiles of aromatic beers, such as Belgian ales, India Pale Ales, barleywines and wheat wines. The shape helps... [more]

	Beer	Consumed
1.	Guinness Draught by Guinness Ltd.	27
2.	Black Sun Stout by Three Floyds Brewing LLC	16
3.	Uncle Steve's Irish Stout by Short's Brewing Company	11
4.	O'Hara's Stout by Carlow Brewing Company	10
5.	Murphys Irish Stout by Magor (InBev UK - InBev)	9
6.	Out Of Bounds Stout by Avery Brewing Company	8
7.	Back Hand of God by Crannog Ales	6
8.	Ring of Dingle by Sun King Brewing Company	5
9.	Little Davey Totes by Half Acre Beer Company	4
10.	Irish Style Stout by Sprecher Brewing Company	3

	Beer	Avg Score
1.	Back Hand of God by Crannog Ales	87
2.	O'Hara's Stout by Carlow Brewing Company	86
3.	Old #38 Stout by North Coast Brewing Co.	82
4.	Dark Starr Stout by Starr Hill Brewery	80
5.	Three Feet Deep by Furthermore Beer, Inc	80
6.	Black Cat Stout by Portsmouth Brewery	78
7.	Quilter's Irish Death by Iron Horse Brewery (WA)	78
8.	Black Sun Stout by Three Floyds Brewing LLC	76
9.	Irish Dry Stout by Moylan's Brewery	76
10.	Murphys Irish Stout by Magor (InBev UK - InBev)	76