Meaning
Stout — the strong, dark, sweetish beer, above all Dragon Stout and Guinness, beloved across Jamaica and reputed to 'build back' strength (and, folklore says, virility). It stars in the rich, spiced Guinness punch, blended with condensed milk, nutmeg, and vanilla. At the bar it sits alongside a Red Stripe as the heavier, darker choice.
Examples
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Gi mi a Dragon Stout, cold one.
Give me a Dragon Stout, a cold one.
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Shi mek Guinness punch wid di stout.
She makes Guinness punch with the stout.
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Stout strong, tek time wid it.
Stout is strong — take it slow.
Origin
From English 'stout' (dark beer). See [[guinness-punch]], [[red-stripe]].
How it’s used
Dark strong beer (Dragon/Guinness); base of Guinness punch; the heavy choice vs a Red Stripe.