Stout vs Lager: What’s the Difference?

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Updated June 2026

Stout and lager are class words, not a crown. Both may appear on lots at 0.5% ABV or more (–7.142). Official Guinness Draught US: 4.2% / 12 fl oz / 125 cal / 9.4 g carbs. Other Guinness SKUs unused. Typical US lager lots often sit near 5%, can. Color is not a legal type.

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Class vs pour

Language 12 oz drinks
Guinness Draught US 0.84
Other Guinness SKUs Read the can
Typical US lager 1.00 at 5%
Better style —

Read the can. Pour math: beer drinks.

Sources

  • https://www.guinness.com/en-us/beers/guinness-draught — 4.2% / 125 cal / 9.4 g carbs / 12 fl oz.
  • 27 CFR 7.141–7.142. Typical lager 5%. NIAAA December 2025.

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