Stouts were born in Ireland to compete with London Porters, which used brown malts to make their dark beers. In Ireland, however, they began to use roasted malts that gave a more intense taste but created a beer that was easier to drink than the London Porters, which were very dense due to the large amount of brown and caramelized malts used to give them their black color.

This is a dark beer with pronounced roasted flavors ranging from roasted caramel and coffee to dark chocolate. The balance with the hops helps make the beer more refreshing and contributes a mild bitterness.