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Coral Tónica

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Very dark stout with defined ruby tones under a light-brown, firm head. A roasted-malt aroma leads into a coffee flavour typical of roasted malts and caramel, joined by dark chocolate, a pleasant hop bitterness and a clearly defined fruity aroma, over a dry sensation. Smooth and invigorating, brewed at 11.8 °P to 5.1% ABV with unmalted corn, hops and caramel colour in the mix.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
caramel
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced roasted-malt character, bringing forward earthy and slightly smoky notes.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,bready,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coral Tónica

◎ Appearance

Very dark brown to black with distinct ruby tones when held to light, displaying the characteristic depth of a properly kilned stout. A light-brown head sits firmly atop the surface, with good retention and defined lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

deep ruby-brownfirm tan headstrong lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced roasted-malt character, bringing forward earthy and slightly smoky notes. Coffee and dark chocolate aromatics emerge clearly beneath the roast, with a pleasant fruity undertone—hints of dark berries—that adds complexity and prevents the profile from becoming one-dimensional.

roasted maltscoffee, dark chocolatesubtle dark fruit

◐ Taste

On the palate, roasted and chocolatey notes dominate the entry, followed by a caramel sweetness that balances the inherent dryness of the grain bill. A moderate hop bitterness builds through the mid-palate without dominating, while a smooth mouthfeel and light body—achieved through the inclusion of unmalted corn—keep the beer refreshing and invigorating rather than heavy.

roasted, chocolate, caramelclean, dry finishmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with coffee and toasted-malt notes persisting on the palate. A pleasant hop bitterness rounds out the aftertaste, leaving no cloying residue.

dry, persistenthoppy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 10–14°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 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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