Irish Channel Stout
New Orleans Lager & Ale Brewing Company (NOLA)

Irish Channel StoutIrish Channel Stout
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From:
New Orleans Lager & Ale Brewing Company (NOLA)
 
Louisiana, United States
Style:
American Stout
Ranked #105
ABV:
6.8%
Score:
89
Ranked #12,078
Avg:
3.97 | pDev: 10.58%
Reviews:
77
Ratings:
365
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 05, 2023
Added:
Nov 03, 2010
Wants:
  29
Gots:
  67
This is an American style stout that has sweet malt flavors of caramel and chocolate, complimented by a crisp bitterness produced by roasted barley and American Hops. The complex malt bill of pale and roasted malts result in this well balanced stout that is smooth, rich, dark and delicious! And watch out – ABV 6.8%!
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Rated: 2.12 by jase2k

Mar 05, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by PaulSlazinger from Pennsylvania

Sep 16, 2022
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Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas

4.18/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This was a nice part of my Father’s Day pick six pack from my daughter.

Poured from a can into a tulip glass. Dark brown color with with creamy beige head and good curtain lacing. Smell and taste of dark chocolate and roasted malt. Slightly sweet but a dry chocolate finish with a bit of bitterness. Nice smooth feel. Nice chocolate finish. Good beer!
Jun 25, 2022
 
Rated: 4.19 by travelguy from Ohio

Jan 06, 2022
 
Rated: 4.19 by sbuck from New Mexico

Dec 21, 2021
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

4.04/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Appearance: Pours translucent though espresso colored with an impressive bubble show that builds two fingers of beige foam; good retention and squiggles of lacing

Smell: Roasted and chocolate malt tones; pumpernickel bread and a hint of caramel

Taste: Somewhat roasty, right off the bat, with chocolate and caramel bringing some sweetness; pumpernickel bread manages to squeeze its way into the flavor profile but there is a dose of earthy hops in the middle; some burnt coffee in the finish

Mouthfeel: Medium to full body with moderate carbonation

Overall: A straightforward stout with no pretensions; nice to enjoy for a change of pace

Thanks, NolaHopHead, for the opportunity
Aug 15, 2021
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Rated by OompaMentor from Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
NOLA Brewing - September 2015
Jun 25, 2021
 
Rated: 3.83 by Chipwells from Georgia

Feb 02, 2021
 
Rated: 3.84 by Argail from Louisiana

Jan 07, 2021
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Reviewed by RedStickPhil from New Mexico

4.13/5  rDev +4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
An aggressive pour yields a thick but ephemeral head with decent lacing atop a robust inky brew. My nose returns mostly coffee and something earthy. Coffee continues on the palate with a rich finish that's not too sweet. I really like this one on a cold night. It also has cool graphics on the can. Thanks, NOLA.
Dec 13, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by trevorpost from Pennsylvania

Oct 25, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by archero from Texas

Oct 08, 2020
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Reviewed by MikeWard from Pennsylvania

3.78/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
16oz can into a pint glass. Best by 7/3/20, so a month inside the wire here.

Roasted malt aroma, a little apple.

Tastes like an irish dry stout. Light to medium roast with a little apple core.

Mouth medium, finish light roasted malt.

Overall, an okay drink, would enjoy once in a while, but not a session of these.
Jun 13, 2020
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Reviewed by Singlefinpin from North Carolina

4/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a growler into a pint glass.
Appears to be dark, almost black, with a thin foamy head that dropped quickly and minimal lacing.
Smells chocolate, Malty a hint of vanilla.
Taste follows the nose. At an ABV of 6.8 the alcohol taste is minimal.
Mouth feel is medium for the style.
Overall a very nice stout from a fresh tap and quite delicious.
May 12, 2020
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Reviewed by frbnsn from Illinois

3.35/5  rDev -15.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
3rd week of Stay Home Order in April and I decided to roll by NOLA Brewery and pick up a few cans. It wasn't bad, but not what I was expecting. Hopeful when we are allowed back in bars, I can try this on tap and see taste different than can. My guts says it will be different and I have a few cans left to compare. I will get back to you.
Apr 27, 2020
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Reviewed by Funyard from Texas

3.96/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
When you love Irish spurs for what they are, you will appreciate this one. Mild stout with medium mouthfeel. Chocolate, coffee, malty, low hops.

That low linger of roasted malt. That’s why I love this one. Like a Guinness but a little creamier and more complex flavor.

I would buy again.

Hakuna Matata
Apr 15, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Apr 13, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by paulish from New York

Mar 15, 2020
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Reviewed by Thomas_Wikman from Texas

4.02/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Laissez la bonne biere verser. This was a beautiful black stout that was relatively easy drinking and not too heavy

Look: black with a thick mocca colored head

Aroma: roasted malts, chocolate

Taste: The flavor is roasted malts, chocolate, and bitterness similar to bakers chocolate at the end, not too bitter and refreshing.

Body/Overall: medium body, easy drinking
Jan 06, 2020
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Reviewed by SportyCalvin

4.63/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Love this beer. Sometimes I'll drive out of my way to go to one of the few stores in Austin that sells this. 4 pack in cans is what we have. Overall, a great beer and man, it hits hard when you are drinking it! NOLA style I guess. Underrated beer.
Dec 01, 2019
Irish Channel Stout from New Orleans Lager & Ale Brewing Company (NOLA)
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 365 ratings