He Brews in Mysterious Ways
Foxtown Brewing

He Brews in Mysterious Ways – Foxtown Brewing

Style: Irish Dry Stout
Overall Rating: 3.83 / 5

Appearance – 3.75 / 5
A deep, nearly opaque black-brown stout with a creamy brown head. SRM ~46 The head fades fairly quickly, leaving moderate lacing on the glass. The color and initial head suggest a stout with substantial malt presence.

Aroma – 3.75 / 5
The nose is dominated by black patent malt, with prominent coffee notes and subtle roasted grains. Hop aroma is minimal, lending a straightforward, malt-forward profile with no overpowering elements.

Taste – 3.75 / 5
Black patent malt and coffee carry through prominently on the palate, balanced by a hint of white grape sweetness and subtle brewer’s licorice. Hops remain in the background, contributing a late, gentle bitterness with a touch of resin. The finish is clean and highly drinkable, highlighting the beer’s sessionable 5% ABV. The combination of dark malt intensity and approachable bitterness makes this stout surprisingly light for its color.

Mouthfeel – 4 / 5
Medium to full-bodied, with a smooth, well-conditioned mouthfeel. Water profile is noticeable—slightly calcium-rich—which rounds out the flavors. Despite its dark appearance, the beer finishes clean without heaviness, making it a very drinkable stout.

Overall Impression – 4 / 5
A well-crafted Irish Dry Stout with a clear focus on malt character. Black patent malt leads, but underlying grains and subtle sweetness create complexity without heaviness. The moderate alcohol makes it ideal for a full pint without feeling heavy. Very repeatable, approachable, and enjoyable, this stout deserves attention from anyone exploring sessionable dark beers. Second tasting confirms its quality—I’m comfortable giving it a 4/5 for overall enjoyment. I believe I'll have another pint.


Additional notes flow of consciousness
Appearance:
SRM: 46 perfect Stout creamy brown head... Head faded quickly.. some lacing...

Aroma:
Black patent malt. coffee, no hop nose ..

Taste:
Black patent malt, coffee forward , white grape sweetness... Brewers licorice.... Hop background...indistinct.
Bittering hops come late... Slight resin... A good stop... Clean very repeatable... Lower alcohol makes this kind of sessionable... Yeah surprising for a stout...

Mouthfeel:
Medium to full ... Noticable conditioned water profile... calcium rich... alcohol is background 5.0 ABV. Finishes clean after the black patent malt... Not heavy... You see it that dark You expect full but it's not heavy it's medium

Overall:


Additional notes:
Flow of consciousness.??Nice malt profile... Black patent malt is forward... Some background grains finish the bill... Inherent sweetness...
Very well done this is my second pass... Probably deserves another pint I'm going to jump this to 4 overall.