Dry Bean – Coffee Blonde Ale
First Released: June 2021
Coffee is one of those ever-versatile beer augments that can contribute flavor and depth to a wide array of different beer styles. While coffee is perhaps most commonly added to darker brews, lighter ales provide a balanced and refreshing backdrop for the rich aromas and roasty flavors of everyone’s favorite bean.
Background
“Dry beaning” is the process of steeping whole coffee beans in a beer. This method imparts a rich coffee aroma and flavor without affecting the golden color of lighter beers.
Dry Bean Coffee Blonde Ale delivers creamy coffee flavor up front, carried out with a light hop bitterness.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Light coffee and a subtle sweetness.
Flavor: Immediate creamy coffee flavor followed by light hop bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Medium to light in body with a soft feel among springy carbonation.
Aftertaste: Lingering coffee and cream, easy bitterness.
Physical Description
Color: Pale gold
Clarity: Clear
Carbonation level: Medium
ABV: 6.4%