Among the darkest of ales, and originally referred to as "stout porter," stouts are brewed with deeply roasted barley malt and a generous amount of hops for a rich flavor and hearty body.
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History: Created by Guinness in the 1820s and initially called “extra stout porter,” the stout garnered favor throughout Ireland and England as a great food beer, a hearty winter warmer, and even as a supplement for nursing mothers.
Food: The roasted and burnt malt notes of stout and its typical hearty nature make it an exceptional compliment to raw or steamed oysters, however stout is also at home with most chocolate or cream based desserts.
Recommended Glassware: Goblet or Snifter or Mug or Stein
Original Gravity (OG): 1.038 – 1.100
Final Gravity (FG): 1.008 – 1.030
Alcohol Content (ABV): 3.8 – 9.5%
Bitterness (IBU): 30 – 80
Color (SRM): 40 – 50º L
Ideal Serving Temperature: 50 – 62º F