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Pace Car Nitro Coffee Stout

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Coffee and chocolate aromas lead this 6% coffee stout, with roasted barley and a subtle toffee character behind them. A nitrogenated pour gives it a creamy texture. Inspired by the brewery's legendary Speedway Stout, it is brewed year-round, and the brewery promises a finish that stays steady lap after lap.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecoffeeroasted
chocolate
coffee
roasted
caramel
dark fruit
Aroma
Coffee and chocolate dominate the nose immediately, with roasted barley providing a toasted grain foundation.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pace Car Nitro Coffee Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black liquid beneath a dense, creamy head characteristic of nitrogen carbonation. The pour produces fine, persistent bubbles that cling to the glass walls in a tight collar. The body appears opaque with no visible light transmission.

deep brownthick nitrogen headcreamy lacingopaque

◌ Aroma

Coffee and chocolate dominate the nose immediately, with roasted barley providing a toasted grain foundation. Subtle toffee sweetness emerges beneath the primary aromatics, adding warmth without cloying the overall impression. The aroma remains grounded and focused, with no harsh roasted edges.

coffee-forwardchocolateroasted barleytoffee sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry brings balanced bitterness from roasted malts paired with rich chocolate and espresso notes. The mid-palate expands with creamy mouthfeel—enhanced by nitrogen—and subtle caramel undertones that provide texture without excessive sweetness. Roasted character remains present but never astringent, allowing coffee and chocolate to maintain prominence through the palate.

smooth chocolateespressocreamy mouthfeelrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish holds steady with lingering coffee and chocolate notes that fade gradually rather than abruptly. A dry, roasted aftertaste persists for several minutes, maintaining composure without becoming harsh or tannic.

coffee persistencedry roasted fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
Finish
77
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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What is a Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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