Murphy's Irish Stout - Murphy Brewery Ireland Limited

erickehoe

Michigan

3.91/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: Gorgeous juxtaposition of pitch black beer, and white, frothy, half-inch of head. The creamy spiraling of the bubbles visible during the pour is appealing.

Smell: Not many smells emanating here. A bit of chocolate. Similar beery smell of other British Isles beer.

Taste: Soft, subtle first impression of turkish coffee maltiness. Very clean. There is a balance there, like the sweetness and bitterness of dark chocolate. Slight hop brightness: so reserved and gentle. Each drink leaves you wanting more.

Mouthfeel: Silky and creamy. The carbonation is elusive.

Overall: True drinkability. All things about this are subtle and reserved. I give this high marks because you continuously want another sip. That said, it lacks in flavor and complexity. An enjoyable smoothness, however.

Serving type: nitro-can

12-27-2012 00:51:22 | More by erickehoe

rickyleepotts

Arizona

1.84/5  rDev -50.5%
look: 2.25 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 1.5

In the Glass: This beer poured thick, and with a TON of bubbles. Not overly carbonated, but just the way this style was pours. If you ever see a bar pour a Guinness, a similar style, they will take several minutes to properly pour the beer. I am not sure the saying… but I think it is supposed to take 90 seconds, or more to properly pour a Guinness. That is what this beer reminds me of. The head, by the time the beer settles, is thick and creamy. That is the best way to explain this beer. Creamy. The beer has a nice lace, too.

Nose: There isn't a lot of aroma here, but what I am getting is a hint of chocolate. I have to take a deep breath to get much. I am also blown away with the low ABV on this can. 4% isn't even enough to write home about. Of course, at 4% I could drink a gallon of this and not even know it! I hope the flavor is better than the aroma.

Flavor: This is better than Guinness… a little more flavor than Guinness. Sorry I keep comparing this beer to that, but that is what it reminds me of. I just took a bite of BBQ, and they were right… it IS a good pairing. I must say, I wouldn't order this in a bar. I WOULD order this when in Ireland, but I wouldn't order it here. Beers over there taste better, anyway.

Mouthfeel: Creamy. It looked creamy in the glass and has a very thick and creamy mouthfeel. I bet this beer would taste best room temperature in a room temperature glass. Typically I like beers with low carbonation, and while there are a lot of bubbles in the glass, the beer isn't very carbonated. I even swished the last drink around in my mouth, and nothing. Quite frankly, the flavor is boring. I will say I am not getting the metallic flavor that I expect from most Irish dry stouts.

Aftertaste: What aftertaste? I drink, there is a hint of flavor, and then it's gone again. There is literally no aftertaste here. I also like how they spell draft. On the can it says, "DRAUGHT STYLE". That is not how you spell draft! Oh well. I will give this beer credit for the style… but just not for me.

Serving type: can

05-16-2013 20:21:20 | More by rickyleepotts

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

05-16-2013 14:07:41 | More by Slatetank

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +14.2%

05-14-2013 17:02:43 | More by pcsnyder

aty11b

Texas

4/5  rDev +7.5%

05-14-2013 01:11:33 | More by aty11b

mtc23

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

05-11-2013 23:09:13 | More by mtc23

rph97

Texas

4/5  rDev +7.5%

05-10-2013 20:00:55 | More by rph97

Artjsantos

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +21%

05-10-2013 17:35:06 | More by Artjsantos

DbbC

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +14.2%

05-10-2013 00:46:42 | More by DbbC

ZEB89

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7.5%

05-06-2013 18:58:19 | More by ZEB89

schopenhauerale

British Columbia (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

05-04-2013 20:56:40 | More by schopenhauerale

Savarese85

Maryland

2.75/5  rDev -26.1%

04-29-2013 17:29:59 | More by Savarese85

pkenkman

Estonia

2/5  rDev -46.2%

04-29-2013 14:03:55 | More by pkenkman

JoeBlevins

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +14.2%

04-29-2013 05:42:12 | More by JoeBlevins

Pelicanrocks

United Kingdom (England)

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

04-28-2013 15:43:30 | More by Pelicanrocks

cre83

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

04-25-2013 03:48:01 | More by cre83

yuenglingade

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +7.5%

04-24-2013 17:07:03 | More by yuenglingade

SlamLord

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

04-14-2013 17:13:27 | More by SlamLord

ohiobeer29

Ohio

3/5  rDev -19.4%

04-14-2013 05:55:50 | More by ohiobeer29

Chuck_25

Kansas

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

04-13-2013 21:48:03 | More by Chuck_25

Herky21

Iowa

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

04-12-2013 13:26:06 | More by Herky21

metter98

New York

3.78/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

A: The beer is clear but extremely dark amber in color (black when viewed from afar) It poured with a finger high creamy tan head that has good retention properties, consistently leaving a thin head covering the surface and coating the sides of the glass.
S: Light aromas of coffee and roasted malts are present in the nose.
T: The taste is similar to the smell but has stronger flavors of coffee and roasted malts along with a light amount of bitterness.
M: It feels light-bodied, smooth and a little creamy and thin on the palate with a low to moderate amount of carbonation. Hints of dryness are also perceptible.
O: This beer is very drinkable and goes down easily. The smooth and creamy nature from the nitro-can help to make up for the thin mouthfeel.

Serving type: nitro-can

04-12-2013 12:59:03 | More by metter98

BeerMeBrah

Florida

3/5  rDev -19.4%

04-11-2013 03:51:26 | More by BeerMeBrah

JMurphy41

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

04-10-2013 05:40:54 | More by JMurphy41

ncstateplaya

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

04-09-2013 14:27:35 | More by ncstateplaya