Online Mentions:

  • Black Rock exudes a melting chocolate aroma, with a dab of fudgy caramel and a hint of dark fruitiness -The Bitten Bullet
  • It wears its hops up front -- fresh, green and definitely bitter rather than any way fruity -- then a quick burst of chocolate and a long long dry roasted finish, with those bitter herby hops running alongside - The Beer Nut
  • Jet black with a strong tan head that laces the glass right down to the last drop. It has a smooth mouthfeel with a nice level of carbonation - River Road Brewery

Black Rock Irish Stout

ABV: 4.3%

Black Rock

Gold Medal Winner at Blas na hEireann - The Irish Food Awards 2011
Bronze Medal Winner at the Brewing Industry International Awards 2011.
Beer of the Week - Irish Examiner 14th May 2011

The "Black Rock" is a landmark for mariners at the outermost part of Dungarvan harbour, situated just between the Copper Coast and Helvick head.

This is a full flavoured, smooth, dry stout that has been described on more than one ocassion as "the way stout used to taste". Made from roasted barley which gives a rich, chocolate-y flavour with herbal hints and notes of vanilla and aniseed. This is a medium-bodied stout with a light carbonation and a smooth mouthfeel.

Ideally this stout should be served in the traditional south eastern way which is 'off the shelf' - i.e. at room temperature. It is the perfect beer to serve with robust meat dishes, or could be used as a 'dessert beer'.

 

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