Brewery:
Mother’s Brewing Company
Aroma:
Big roasted coffee aroma
Appearance:
Dark black with white frothy head. Pours big then settles to a light rim around the glass. Seems to have moderate head retention.
Flavor:
A smooth roasted flavor dominates the first drink. It is hard to distinguish the roasted flavors from the barley and coffee. The beer has a bit of a bitterness to it. An interesting but perfectly balanced combination between the acids from the coffee and hops. The beer has a very tart bite at the end. I think this is a phenomenal beer. I haven’t had a coffee beer that accents the coffee as well as this beer.
Mouthfeel:
Surprisingly light. It is a medium bodied ale that isn’t as big as it looks.
Overall Impression:
I think the cold brewed espresso really shines in this ale. It is a good beer, and highlights the coffee nicely. I feel like it could use a bit more body, but that might take away from the coffee flavor they are trying to highlight.
