Irish Dry Stout
Stouts & PortersBJCP 15B
Dry, roasty, coffee-like with creamy head
A black beer with a pronounced roasted flavor, often similar to coffee. The balance can range from fairly even to quite bitter, with the more balanced versions having a little malty sweetness.
How to Brew a Irish Dry Stout
Typical Malts
- ● Pale Ale malt
- ● Roasted malt / Roasted barley
Typical Hops
- ● Style-appropriate hops
Yeast
● Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04)
Style Requirements
Typical Flavors
FAQ about Irish Dry Stout
What is a Irish Dry Stout?
A black beer with a pronounced roasted flavor, often similar to coffee. The balance can range from fairly even to quite bitter, with the more balanced versions having a little malty sweetness.
How much alcohol does a Irish Dry Stout have?
A Irish Dry Stout typically has 4–4.5% ABV. Original gravity ranges from 1.036–1.044, final gravity from 1.007–1.011.
How bitter is a Irish Dry Stout?
A Irish Dry Stout has 25–45 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is moderate bitterness.
What ingredients do you need for a Irish Dry Stout?
Typical malts: Pale Ale malt, Roasted malt / Roasted barley. Typical hops: Style-appropriate hops. Yeast: Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04).
Do you need special equipment for a Irish Dry Stout?
A Irish Dry Stout can be brewed with standard equipment (pot or all-in-one system). Fermentation temperature: 18–24°C (64–75°F).
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