Suomenlinnan - Boije Dry Stout

The roots of this beer style, dry stout, are in Great Britain - and in Ireland specifically. The style is also known as Irish Stout. The beers have a light body and a low ABV, they are very easy to enjoy, and completely black. It has been said that the style evolved in the 1700's, after porter. A light bodied but dark beer was easy and cheap to produce. The original Irish Stouts have probably been a little heavier than their modern counterparts, but today the style is known as a light and tasty drink all over the world. Dry and Irish Stouts vary from a bit more bitter flavors to examples with a heavier emphasis on sweet malts. The most important thing is, however, a balance between flavors and a roasted profile.