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Grind-N-Shine

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A light-bodied coffee cream ale that brings coffee beans and vanilla together, pairing early-morning flavor with a late-night finish. German noble hops and Brewers, Munich and caramel malts form the base. The brewery collaborated with local artist Toonky Berry on a Grind-N-Shine mural that can be seen at its taproom, and it calls the whole combination an enigma.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild9 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
coffeevanillacaramel
coffee
vanilla
caramel
noble hop
malty
clean
Aroma
Inviting coffee aromatics lead on the nose, supported by subtle vanilla notes and gentle caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grind-N-Shine

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and moderate carbonation. The head forms quickly and maintains a delicate white collar with even lacing around the glass as it recedes.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Inviting coffee aromatics lead on the nose, supported by subtle vanilla notes and gentle caramel sweetness. Noble hops provide a refined herbal undertone that does not dominate, allowing the coffee-vanilla interplay to remain the focal point.

coffee-forwardvanilla sweetnesscaramelherbal hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with distinct coffee character tempered by a creamy mouthfeel and soft caramel maltiness. Bitterness is restrained at 9 IBU, allowing the vanilla and coffee notes to develop cleanly through the mid-palate without aggressive hop sharpness. The finish transitions smoothly with lingering coffee and vanilla notes.

coffee dominantcreamy bodysoft malt sweetnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and moderately dry, with coffee and vanilla echoing through the aftertaste. The finish is refreshing rather than cloying, inviting another sip.

coffee lingeringclean departure
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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