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Deep Ellum Oak Cliff Coffee Ale

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Named after Dallas's Oak Cliff neighbourhood — birthplace of Stevie Ray Vaughan. An amber ale brewed with locally roasted coffee. Rich coffee aroma, chocolate and caramel malt with a smooth, roasty finish. Dallas in a glass.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcoffeechocolate
roasted
coffee
chocolate
caramel
malty
toasty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by rich, locally roasted coffee notes that take center stage immediately.
also:hoppy,oak
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Deep Ellum Oak Cliff Coffee Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown in color with excellent clarity and good light penetration. Presents a modest tan head that demonstrates solid retention, typical of a well-crafted amber ale. The carbonation level is moderate and well-integrated.

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◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by rich, locally roasted coffee notes that take center stage immediately. Supporting the coffee are warm caramel malt and subtle chocolate undertones, creating an inviting and complex aromatic profile. There's a clean, roasty character with minimal hop presence, allowing the specialty ingredients to shine.

roasted coffeechocolatecaramel maltroasty

◐ Taste

Entry brings smooth coffee and malt character with gentle bitterness that never overwhelms. The mid-palate reveals chocolate and nutty notes balanced against the coffee's natural acidity and roasted grain flavors. The 25 IBU level ensures restraint, letting the malt sweetness and coffee complexity develop naturally.

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◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with lingering roasted and coffee notes that fade gracefully. A pleasant grain dryness persists without astringency, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

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82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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