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Deep Ellum Oak Cliff Coffee Ale

Deep Ellum Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Coffee Ale · One of 1 Coffee Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Coffee Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
coffee
roasted
caramel
chocolate
malty
toasty
Distinctive notes
oak
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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.

deep ambercleartan headmoderate carbonation

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.

smooth coffeemaltybalanced bitternesschocolate notes

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.

clean finishdryroasty aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Deep Ellum Oak Cliff Coffee Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Deep Ellum Oak Cliff Coffee Ale

About Coffee Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Coffee Ale?

Coffee Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Coffee Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, coffee, rich character as Deep Ellum Oak Cliff Coffee Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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