Roasted grain aromas are prominent in Foreign Stout. Fruitiness is medium to high. Diacetyl is low to medium. Hop aroma is low to none. Occasionally has the aroma of alcohol.
Very deep brown to black in color. Clarity is usually obscured by deep color.
Can range from sweet to dry, with roasted grain character obvious but not sharp. Fruitiness can be low to high, diacetyl medium to none. Hop bitterness can be medium to high.
Medium-full body, creamy character. May give a warming impression.
A very dark, moderately sweet, strong, roast ale.
Originally high-gravity stouts were brewed for tropical markets. Some bottled export versions of dry or sweet stout may also fit this profile.
These beers possess a stronger alcohol content than other stouts except the Imperial Stout.
Pale and dark roasted malts and grains. Hops for bitterness. Ale yeast.