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Gotta Get Up to Get Down

Wiseacre Brewing Co.
United States·Milk Stout
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Memphis's most beloved stout — brewed with locally roasted coffee from Bluff City Coffee and lactose for a silky, full body. Rich espresso aroma, creamy chocolate malt, subtle sweetness. A nod to Memphis soul music from a brewery steeped in the city's culture.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark39
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
roastedcoffeechocolate
roasted
coffee
chocolate
malty
Aroma
Roasted coffee dominates the nose immediately, with bright espresso notes backed by darker chocolate and cocoa powder.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gotta Get Up to Get Down

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with an opaque, impenetrable body characteristic of the style. A thick, tan head forms and lingers with visible lacing down the glass. The density of the pour suggests the creamy mouthfeel promised by the lactose addition.

deep mahoganyopaquepersistent head

◌ Aroma

Roasted coffee dominates the nose immediately, with bright espresso notes backed by darker chocolate and cocoa powder. Beneath the coffee lie deeper notes of roasted barley Malz, contributing a subtle earthiness without sharp char. The lactose remains subtle in the aroma, present more as a softening backdrop than a distinct note.

roasted coffeeespressochocolate and cocoaroasted Malz

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced coffee and roasted grain, followed by creamy chocolate and a gentle sweetness from the lactose. The body is full and silky, coating the mouth with a smooth malt backbone. Bitterness is restrained at 18 IBU, arriving late and finishing dry rather than harsh.

coffee-forwardcreamy chocolatesmooth bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with roasted coffee notes persisting alongside a faint chocolate aftertaste. The lactose prevents any astringency, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

dry finishcoffee persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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 Milk Stout

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What is a Milk 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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