Jet-black in the tradition of Ireland most popular and well-known beers, this stout has a pronounced roasty, coffee-like flavor and aroma, imparted by a generous helping of roasted barley.
Arguably Ireland's most famous export, dry stout has a loyal following all over the world. Our stout kit has a pronounced roasty, coffee-like flavor and aroma, imparted by a generous helping of roasted barley. Hop bitterness enhances the dryness, and the medium body makes for a very drinkable dark beer. This is one of the most popular styles among home brewers; after a few pints, you'll understand why.
Between Northern Brewer's ingredients and my naturally hard water, this came extremely close to Guinness' color and taste. This was my second-ever home brew and my first brew requiring secondary fermentation. Since I do not have a secondary fermenter I followed the kit instructions and gave the stout an extra week in the primary fermenter before bottling. Very, very satisfied with the results and would definitely brew it again for my Pourhouse & Pub.
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Nick S.
Relatively simple to brew and easy to drink!
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Customer
Nailed the flavor! Could be darker.
If you’re looking for Guinness, buy Guinness. This is very close to what you’re expecting. In fact, I’d say the flavor is spot-on: dry, with roasty-toasty dark notes. Body is a bit lighter than I was expecting, and the color is not as dark as other fine stouts. If you have a nitro system, this might make a difference in the mouthfeel. All-in-all, a good Irish end-of-winter brew to drink in March.
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Bob H.
Irish stout!
The Irish Stout is an easy brew with great flavor! Northern Brewers (as usual) provided a quick and hassle free ordering and delivery process! Cheers!!!
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Timothy L.
Very good stout
Easy to brew and solid quality. I added cocoa nibs and home grown hops to the secondary for some added flavor and aroma and it turned out well.
Between Northern Brewer's ingredients and my naturally hard water, this came extremely close to Guinness' color and taste. This was my second-ever home brew and my first brew requiring secondary fermentation. Since I do not have a secondary fermenter I followed the kit instructions and gave the stout an extra week in the primary fermenter before bottling. Very, very satisfied with the results and would definitely brew it again for my Pourhouse & Pub.
N
Nick S.
Relatively simple to brew and easy to drink!
C
Customer
Nailed the flavor! Could be darker.
If you’re looking for Guinness, buy Guinness. This is very close to what you’re expecting. In fact, I’d say the flavor is spot-on: dry, with roasty-toasty dark notes. Body is a bit lighter than I was expecting, and the color is not as dark as other fine stouts. If you have a nitro system, this might make a difference in the mouthfeel. All-in-all, a good Irish end-of-winter brew to drink in March.
B
Bob H.
Irish stout!
The Irish Stout is an easy brew with great flavor! Northern Brewers (as usual) provided a quick and hassle free ordering and delivery process! Cheers!!!
T
Timothy L.
Very good stout
Easy to brew and solid quality. I added cocoa nibs and home grown hops to the secondary for some added flavor and aroma and it turned out well.
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