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Speedway Stout: Salted Caramel Edition

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Rich roasted coffee, buttery caramel and a touch of sea salt shape this Speedway Stout variation, inspired by the brewery's favorite coffeehouse flavors. Smooth and full-bodied, it recalls a caramel-focused café creation, and the brewery suggests flan alongside. At 12% ABV and 70 IBU, it came as a seasonal 16 oz four-pack in February 2026.

ABV
12%
Bitterness
Very bitter70 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
coffeecaramelroasted
coffee
caramel
roasted
salty
chocolate
Aroma
Roasted coffee dominates immediately, with pronounced notes of espresso and dark cocoa.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Speedway Stout: Salted Caramel Edition

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown color with a dense, tan head that clings persistently to the glass sides. The body is opaque and viscous, with a slow release of fine carbonation. Excellent head retention and substantial lacing mark each sip.

deep black-browndense tan headexcellent lacinglow carbonation

◌ Aroma

Roasted coffee dominates immediately, with pronounced notes of espresso and dark cocoa. Beneath lies a buttery caramel sweetness with subtle sea salt undertones that add complexity without overwhelming. The alcohol warmth integrates smoothly into the aromatic profile.

roasted coffee, espressobuttery caramelsea salt accentcocoa notes

◐ Taste

Rich and full-bodied on entry, with coffee and roasted malt leading. The mid-palate develops a creamy caramel character with gentle salinity that enhances sweetness rather than dominating it. Moderate bitterness from the roast and hops (70 IBU) provides balance, finishing with residual chocolate warmth.

coffee-forwardcreamy caramelroasted maltbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Lingering warmth and coffee notes persist through a medium-long finish. Slight alcohol heat and salt minerality leave a dry, sophisticated aftertaste that invites another sip.

warming finishcoffee persistencedry minerality
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 13–16°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 Imperial 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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