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Irish Dry Stout

Stouts & PortersBJCP 15B

Difficulty: Easy

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.

4-4.5%
ABV
25-45
IBU
50-80
EBC
1.8-2.4
CO₂ vol
1.036-1.044
Original Gravity (OG)
1.007-1.011
Final Gravity (FG)

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

dry
roast
coffee
creamy
bitter

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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