When our supplier recently restricted Guinness to a single-barrel per week, in circumstances beyond the club’s control, it left the club wondering what they were going to replace it with. The Caffreys brand was revived at the start of the year and their Black Stout has proved really popular among club members. Even some hardened Guinness fans have enjoyed the switch too
History
The Caffrey brewing family first brewed beer in Dublin in the late 18th century, about thirty years after the Guinness Brewery was founded. They too sited their brewery on the River Liffey, a few hundred yards east of the Guinness site.
It offers a creamy, velvety, and sessionable draught experience with a flavour profile featuring roasted malt, cocoa, and subtle caramel notes. It serves as a competitively priced alternative to other mainstream stouts, in particular, Guinness and is available in all our club bars.
Key Details for Caffrey’s Black Stout:
- Taste Profile: Characterized as smooth and well-rounded, it is lighter than traditional heavy stouts, featuring notes of roasted barley, cocoa, and a hint of liquorice.
- Brewing Technique: Nitrogen-infused to produce a creamy, velvety mouthfeel and a dark, deep ebony color.
- Background: Reintroduced to the market by Molson Coors in 2026 to capitalize on the growing popularity of the stout category, aiming to offer a high-quality alternative to premium-priced brands like Guinness.
- Suitable for: Vegetarians and vegans.