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Coral Tónica Sem Álcool

Empresa de Cervejas da Madeira
Portugal·Alcohol-Free Stout
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Alcohol-free counterpart of Coral Tónica, with a caramel aroma that covers a light “cooked” note. It is lighter and more bitter than the alcoholic Coral Tónica. Launched in 2003 alongside the pale version, it is brewed from barley malt, unmalted corn and hops at 7.2 °P, coloured with caramel (E150C), and stays below 0.5% ABV.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyroasted
caramel
malty
roasted
chocolate
coffee
dark fruit
Aroma
Caramel dominates the nose, laying a sweet foundation over subtle cooked grain notes.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coral Tónica Sem Álcool

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in color, with opaque clarity befitting the style's roasted grain bill. The head forms moderately and recedes to a thin collar; lacing clings to the glass in delicate streaks. Carbonation appears restrained, appropriate for the low alcohol profile.

deep mahoganyopaquemodest head retention

◌ Aroma

Caramel dominates the nose, laying a sweet foundation over subtle cooked grain notes. Roasted barley and cocoa emerge in the mid-ground, with hints of dark chocolate and light coffee undertones. The hop character remains subdued, offering mild herbal and earthy depth without aggression.

caramel-forwardroasted graincocoa, chocolate

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced caramel sweetness, then shifts into a distinctly bitter mid-palate driven by the 40 IBUs. Roasted malt and chocolate notes provide structure and slight richness, while coffee and dark fruit flicker at the edges. The body is notably light despite the dark grain composition, and the finish grows increasingly dry.

caramel sweetnessassertive bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and lingering, with roasted grain and moderate bitterness persisting for several minutes. A faint coffee note trails away gradually.

drypersistent roast
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
76
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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About Alcohol-Free Stout

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What is a Alcohol-Free 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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