Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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About Coffee Ale
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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.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Deep Ellum Oak Cliff Coffee Ale
Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
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.
◌ 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.
◐ 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.
◑ 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.
Food Pairing
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