Herbs Italian Meat Organic Seafood Snacks Southern Sweets Tea Veggies Vitamins Beer Guide 11. Stout Initial malt and caramel flavor profile with a distinctive dry-roasted bitterness in the finish.
Dry stouts achieve a dry-roasted character through the use of roasted barley.
Some slight acidity may be perceived, but is not necessary. Hop aroma and flavor should not be perceived. Fruity esters are minimal and overshadowed by malt, hop bitterness and roasted barley character. Head retention and rich character should be part of its visual character. Hop aroma and flavor should not be perceived.