{"title":"Stout (classic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStout\u003c\/strong\u003e is a style of \u003cstrong\u003edark-coloured beer with deep character, where notes of coffee, chocolate and roasted malt predominate\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a dense body and smooth texture, Stout offers a balanced experience, in which malt sweetness harmonizes with subtle bitterness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStout\u003c\/strong\u003e emerged from \u003cstrong\u003ePorter\u003c\/strong\u003e in England in the 18th century, when the term \"stout\" was used simply to describe a \"strong\" or robust beer. Over time, Stouts began to differentiate themselves from Porters, becoming denser, darker and with slightly higher alcohol content.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavour characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pure \u003cstrong\u003eStout\u003c\/strong\u003e is distinguished by its \u003cstrong\u003emalty\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eroasted\u003c\/strong\u003e profile. The use of roasted malts or roasted barley creates deep flavours reminiscent of coffee, cocoa and sometimes dark fruits such as prunes. They often have a slight bitterness derived both from roasted malts and hops, but the focus falls on malt flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep dark colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: almost always a black or very dark brown tone, with dense and creamy foam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust body\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stouts tend to have full body, giving them a rich and dense mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModerate bitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e: although Stouts can have notable bitterness, especially in more modern versions, bitterness is generally balanced by malt sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret of the distinctive flavour of \u003cstrong\u003eStouts\u003c\/strong\u003e lies in the use of \u003cstrong\u003ehighly roasted malts\u003c\/strong\u003e. During the malting process, barley is roasted at higher temperatures, generating greater caramelization and roasted flavours. This caramelization is key to developing the complex chocolate and coffee flavours characteristic of a good Stout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe importance of texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important characteristic of \u003cstrong\u003eStout\u003c\/strong\u003e is its texture: they are famous for their \u003cstrong\u003edense and creamy body\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is due to the use of oats or barley malt, giving it a smooth and velvety mouthfeel. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe rebirth of Stout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough some beer styles have come and gone according to trends, Stout has maintained its relevance. In recent decades, the craft beer renaissance has contributed to a new appreciation for Stout in its purest form. Breweries around the world continue producing classic versions of Stouts, keeping it as a solid and constant option in the global beer market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/7138\/6438\/collections\/collect_STOUT_home.png?v=1760025074","url":"https:\/\/mascraft.eu\/en\/collections\/stout-beers.oembed","provider":"MASCRAFT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}