About This Style

American Stout is a black-colored coffee and chocolate-forward ale with a hop aroma and flavor. Taste is bold and distinctive dry-roasted bitterness. Fruity esters are generally minimal. Often oatmeal is added to the process to aid in body and head retention.

Food Pairing Notes: General (Chocolate, Dessert), Cuisine (Barbecue), Meat (Beef, Shellfish, Smoked Meat, Game, Grilled Meat), Cheese (buttery; Brie, Gouda, Havarti, Swiss, earthy; Camembert, Fontina)