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Rating: 80

Murphy’s Irish Stout

Brewery: Murphy Brewery Ireland · Cork, Cork, Ireland
Variety: Ale · Irish Ale · Irish Dry Stout
Alcohol: ABV 4.00% / ABW 3.20%
Preferred vessel: Pint glass
Color: Dark Black (Stout) (35 SRM)
Added by Keith

From Wikipedia: Murphy’s Irish Stout is a Corkonian dry stout brewed according to the original recipe by Murphy’s Brewery since 1856.

In comparison to its more bitter and heavier chief competitors, Guinness and Beamish, the underdog Murphy’s is a lighter and sweeter dry stout. Its flavour is evocative of caramel and malt, and is described as “a distant relative of chocolate milk”. The resemblance to milk extends beyond flavour to texture; Murphy’s is free from any hint of carbonation, and is delivered “black as strong cappuccino” with an inch of foam – “the head” – on top. The head, in particular, is lauded for its remarkably thick and creamy nature and its “spoonable” density.

After years as a fiercely guarded secret of the citizens of Cork, economic liberalisation and cultural globalisation inevitably exposed Murphy’s to the international drinking community. As the fastest growing stout in the world, Murphy’s is available in 70 countries worldwide. Critical reception of the beverage outside its native land has been glowing, with the prestigious ‘“Beer Bites” column of The Daily Orange granting it their coveted “three and a half out of four mugs” rating, an achievement amplified in light of the fact that the American alcohol consumer’s preference for smaller quantities than the European has meant deviations in distribution volume from the standard pint. Commentators have noted the more intense, darker and heartier flavoured nature of Murphy’s as a significant distinction over American beers.

Indeed, its potential effects on criminal bands of uilleann pipe-wielding hijacker tribal jungle pygmies were the subject of some speculation on the part of Rónán Ó Snodaigh in the Anchorage, Alaska news media. Such respect does the drink command in the United States, luminaries such as then-President of the United States Bill Clinton have, in the past, made pains to be seen in public with a pint of Murphy’s.

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Dark, Creamy, Smooth, Caramel, Delicious

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Reviews

  1. Review by Keith
    Rating: 85

    Keith

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Seattle, WA
    Oct. 23rd, 2008 at 7:28 p.m.
    Comment:

    Mmm, Murphy’s. Pours from the nitro can dark with the thickest, creamiest head you’ve ever seen. As far as stouts go it’s light and sweet, with strong hints of caramel and chocolate and a very, very smooth finish. It’s medium bodied, very drinkable and oh, so smooth.

    Characteristics: caramel chocolate creamy dark smooth
  2. Review by Brian
    Rating: 58

    Brian

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Denver, CO
    Oct. 31st, 2008 at 10:25 p.m.
    Comment:

    Aroma and taste: some hops, roasted malt, nothing really else. Disappointing. I’d try it again just to see if it was a fluke.

    Characteristics: roasted
  3. Review by Chris J. Davis
    Rating: 77

    Chris J. Davis

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Lexington-Fayette, KY
    Jan. 13th, 2009 at 9 p.m.
    Comment:

    Big fan of this stout. Wonderful color and rich, creamy experience from beginning to end. Can’t get enough!

    Characteristics: caramel smooth
  4. Review by Shewchuk
    Rating: 83

    Shewchuk

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Las Vegas, NV
    Jan. 14th, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.
    Comment:

    Prefer Murphy’s over Guinness because it’s not so heavy and I prefer the chocolaty finish.

    Characteristics: chocolaty smooth
  5. Review by Anastasia
    Rating: 90

    Anastasia

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Seattle, WA
    Jan. 14th, 2009 at 2:46 p.m.
    Comment:

    One of my favorites and what got me drinking real beer. Yum.

    Characteristics: creamy delicious smooth
  6. Review by dotsara
    Rating: 78

    dotsara

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Seattle, WA
    Jan. 14th, 2009 at 11:35 p.m.
    Comment:

    Much creamier than I thought it was going to be (I’ll be honest, I didn’t realize it was a stout when I ordered it, heh). If you’re unprepared, that strong bitter taste will take you by surprise. Still, it’s not a bad choice for after-dinner, hanging out.

    Characteristics: bitter creamy thick
  7. Review by Jeremy Keith
    Rating: 88

    Jeremy Keith

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Cork, Cork, Ireland
    Jan. 15th, 2009 at 1:17 a.m.
    Comment:

    Murphy’s is to Guinness as Apple is to Microsoft. It’s a superior stout with a great sweet flavour but, as with Guinness, there’s not much point ordering it outside Ireland. I’m not being contentious when I say it really does taste different there …whether it’s because of different ingredients or the knowledge of how to pull a good pint, I’m not sure.

    Characteristics:
  8. Review by Ted
    Rating: 90

    Ted

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
    Jan. 15th, 2009 at 6:57 p.m.
    Comment:

    The quintessential dry stout. Smoother than Guinness, also lacks that limestone water twang. Lacking that twang is a feature, not a bug.

    Characteristics: drinkable
  9. Review by wordridden
    Rating: 80

    wordridden

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Cork, Cork, Ireland
    Jan. 16th, 2009 at 9:03 a.m.
    Comment:

    Far smoother and sweeter than the ubiquitous Guinness. Thick, rich, and creamy, it’s like a meal in a glass. When it’s fresh and the pint is pulled right, it’s a very delicious stout.

    Characteristics: creamy dark rich smooth
  10. Review by Jeff
    Rating: 85

    Jeff

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Boston, MA
    Jan. 22nd, 2009 at 9:27 p.m.
    Comment:

    As many have stated, much smoother and sweeter than a Guinness. My favorite stout!

    Characteristics: creamy smooth
  11. Review by Dave S.
    Rating: 85

    Dave S.

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in San Francisco, CA
    Jan. 23rd, 2009 at 12:12 a.m.
    Comment:

    Absolutely my favourite Irish stout, even in North America. When poured by someone who knows how to do it right, Murphy’s is heads above any other Irish stout on the market.

    Characteristics: creamy
  12. Review by mjb
    Rating: 80

    mjb

    drank this beer from a Pint glass
    Jan. 24th, 2009 at 2:24 p.m.
    Comment:

    Characteristics:
  13. Review by Jason
    Rating: 85

    Jason

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Chicago, IL
    Jan. 24th, 2009 at 2:58 p.m.
    Comment:

    Great beer, even out of a can. It’s smoother than guiness (if possible). The downside, I don’t see Murphy’s around where I now live.

    Characteristics: dark delicious smooth
  14. Review by reedi (mod)
    Rating: 75

    reedi (mod)

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
    Jan. 26th, 2009 at 6:22 a.m.
    Comment:

    Yes I rate this one on good smooth beers to drink. A smooth creamy taste that leaves no “windy” after effects. :)

    Characteristics: creamy smooth
  15. Review by elmazz
    Rating: 77

    elmazz

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Buffalo, NY
    Feb. 7th, 2009 at 2:50 p.m.
    Comment:

    A good predictable stout.

    Characteristics: creamy stout
  16. Review by Brian Flanagan
    Rating: 76

    Brian Flanagan

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
    Feb. 8th, 2009 at 10:15 a.m.
    Comment:

    Very smooth. Nice head, but altogether a bit too light for my tastes. Lacks that wheaty something-or-other that makes me so crazy about Guinness.

    Characteristics: creamy light sweet
  17. Review by Jared
    Rating: 82

    Jared

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Reston, VA
    March 23rd, 2009 at 12:02 p.m.
    Comment:

    Really good stout. After a long day at work, it’s nice to come home and wind down with a pint of Murphy’s. The Trader Joe’s near my house just started carrying 4-packs for $5.99.

    Characteristics: creamy smooth
  18. Review by mwalsh
    Rating: 83

    mwalsh

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    May 3rd, 2009 at 8:01 p.m.
    Comment:

    Characteristics: bitter caramel smooth
  19. Review by SirPsycho
    Rating: 72

    SirPsycho

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Virginia Beach, VA
    Dec. 13th, 2009 at 8:04 p.m.
    Comment:

    Very good Stout, but lacks a bit of the richness found in Guinness.

    Characteristics: chocolate rich
  20. Review by nilok
    Rating: 77

    nilok

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Seattle, WA
    April 4th, 2010 at 11:07 a.m.
    Comment:

    This is a standard Irish stout and quite good at it. It pours a bit lighter in texture, but with a beautiful head and a more complex taste than Guinness. I prefer it over Guinness, but it’s much harder to find on tap.

    Characteristics: dark smooth
  21. Review by Mark Crawley
    Rating: 80

    Mark Crawley

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Cork, Cork, Ireland
    Sept. 1st, 2010 at 1:07 a.m.
    Comment:

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