Where most coffee beers generally fall into the stout or porter categories, this forges a new path in mixing coffee flavor with a Belgian amber ale. It pours a copper color with just a small amount of head and carbonation. On the initial sip there is a huge amount of coffee flavor with the bitterness balanced by a caramel sweetness and fruity Belgian style. Mouthfeel is creamy, and the coffee flavors are supported by a nutty and robust malt backbone.
Cerasus Magnifera pours a beautiful reddish amber color. Head is white and both silky and frothy; surprisingly thick for this style. Intense aroma of fruit and funky sourness. Taste is tart and... Read More
On the pour, the golden beige head dissipates quickly. It has a strong coffee smell with a little alcohol burn on the nose. This gives you coffee and alcohol right up front on the initial taste.... Read More
Have you tried Allegro Coffee Porter from Rogue Ales in Newport, OR?
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jhmiller Apr 8, 2016 at 7:05PM
In my opinion one of the best coffee beers out there. The color in the images above is spot on. A reddish copper color and much lighter SRM (probably in the 16-20 range) than most coffee beers. Great coffee flavor, but backed up by a roasted, nutty, toffee-like malt, creamy mouthfeel, and some bright fruit flavors. I wish this was available year round.Leave a Comment: