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%