stout

/ˈstau̇t/

Middle English, from Anglo-French estut, estout, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German stolz proud; perhaps akin to Old High German stelza stilt

adjective

  1. strong of character: such as

  2. brave, bold

  3. firm, determined; also : obstinate, uncompromising

strong stout sturdy stalwart tough tenacious mean showing power to resist or to endure. strong may imply power derived from muscular vigor, large size, structural soundness, intellectual or spiritual resources. stout suggests an ability to endure stress, pain, or hard use without giving way.

noun

  1. a very dark, full-bodied ale with a distinctive malty flavor that is typically brewed with unmalted roasted barley

  2. a fat person

  3. a clothing size designed for the large figure

Stout is a darker, heavily hopped ale that has a creamy head in the glass …

noun

  1. a slightly sweet stout typically brewed with lactose

Milk stout is sweet because ale yeast cannot digest lactose, which remains in the beer as a nonfermentable sugar.