Flavor & balance:

Irish Stout has the lowest alcohol content of the many stout variations. Defined by burnt, acrid, coffee-like flavor from roasted barley. Significant bitterness but little to no hop aroma or flavor.

History:

Originally a stronger version of porter, stout is now the more varied and well-known style family. Irish Stout is sometimes labeled as Dry Stout.

Related Styles:

Foreign Extra Stout, Imperial Stout, Sweet Stout, Oatmeal Stout