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Awake

Night Shift Brewing
United States·Coffee Porter
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Night Shift Brewing's Awake proves that porter and coffee are a love story told best at 6% ABV. Brewed with real coffee, it balances rich roasted malt and dark chocolate against bright espresso notes — the body is full (66) but the finish stays clean and coffee-forward rather than muddy. Best enjoyed in the morning, or whenever you need a lift with substance.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedcoffeeclean
roasted
coffee
clean
chocolate
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
Espresso and freshly ground coffee dominate the nose, supported by rich roasted malt and dark chocolate undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Awake

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to black, opaque and dense. The head forms thick and persistent, clinging to the glass in a fine foam collar. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, giving the beer a substantial visual presence without heaviness.

deep brown-blackopaquepersistent head

◌ Aroma

Espresso and freshly ground coffee dominate the nose, supported by rich roasted malt and dark chocolate undertones. A subtle note of dark fruit emerges beneath, grounding the brighter coffee character. The overall impression is clean and inviting, without any stale or ashy edges.

espresso, coffeedark chocolateroasted malt

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and smooth, with roasted malt and dark chocolate establishing a rich foundation. Mid-palate carries forward pronounced coffee notes—bright and slightly bitter—that cut through the sweetness without overwhelming it. Bitterness is restrained at 33 IBU, allowing the coffee and chocolate to lead; the finish stays clean and dry rather than cloying.

coffee-forwarddark chocolatesmooth bodydry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, coffee-driven and crisp. Any residual sweetness fades quickly, leaving behind a clean, slightly bitter espresso note that invites another sip.

coffee aftertasteclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.

Pint glass

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

Drink within 6–12 months for best results. Baltic Porters can be aged longer.

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About Coffee Porter

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What is a Coffee Porter?

Porters are dark ales with 4–6.5% ABV and IBU 18–35. Roasted malt brings chocolate, caramel and toffee — medium body with a clean finish.

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