THE BLACK STUFF (Murphys Irish Stout)

Member Name: JB01

Product:	Murphys Irish Stout
Date:	16/07/06 (538 review reads)
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Advantages: STOUT BUT NOT GUINNESS

Disadvantages: STOUT BUT NOT GUINNESS

I decided to take my Murphy’s draught Irish Stout at home rather than in a pub. The stout came in a 440-ml can alcoholic content 4% by vol. According to the pictogram on the can this is the equivalent to 1.8 UK units.

The product is produced under licence in the UK and distributed by INBEV UK Ltd. Murphy’s was established in 1856. You can contact Interbrew at INTERBREW UK LTD, LUTON LU1 3LS. They have a website at www.drinkaware.co.uk

THE EXPERIENCE

Murphy’s like Guinness pours slowly once complete you’ll notice a white head tops the black stuff. It’s suggested you serve chilled. At room temperature some of the flavour is lost. Murphy’s stout is sweet not bitter and for me this gives it an edge over Guinness and adds considerably to the malty taste experience (I noticed a nutty background flavour). It has a smooth texture which helps give a rich full flavour, almost a meal in itself. I noticed no strong aroma. I did notice a lingering slightly bitter aftertaste.

At 4% alcohol content by volume this beer packs quite a punch, careful with use when driving or operating heavy machinery. Its strong flavour means a little can add a lot to a meal. Today I tried mine with pizza, pork pie and salad. Great !

The can is recyclable steel and contains a pressurised insert. Which helps to make you feel great about the whole thing.

ENJOY

Summary: A dark, sweet, malty Irish stout.