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Flavour Analysis

Stout combines commanding toasted aroma with coffee, cocoa and toast. A char note introduces clear aromatic bitterness, while a molasses note contributes robust sweetness, and caramel and alcohol notes give the profile depth, contrast and length.

Dominant Flavour Families

Maillard
Earthy
Vegetal
Sweet
Herbal / Herbaceous

Flavour profile of stout

150 dimensions grouped into 10 flavour families. Bar length shows relative prominence. Scale 0–10.

Malty

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Stout

MaltyMaillard

stout8.7

Toasted, sweet, nutty cereal aroma associated with malted barley and grains. Strong in stout.

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