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Coffee Grinder

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Freshly roasted coffee, espresso and dark chocolate meet layers of roasted malt in this coffee stout at 7.5% ABV. Moersleutel makes it with a real coffee bean infusion, with oats and wheat in the grist alongside barley malt. The brewery describes the experience as being transported to a cozy café with every sip.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
coffeeroastedchocolate
coffee
roasted
chocolate
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by freshly roasted espresso and ground coffee bean, delivered through real coffee infusion rather than abstract roast notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coffee Grinder

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to black in color with an opaque, impenetrable body that speaks to the generous roasted Malz bill. A dense, tan head forms with solid retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass walls. The carbonation is moderate, creating a soft, creamy visual presence.

deep brown-blackopaquedense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by freshly roasted espresso and ground coffee bean, delivered through real coffee infusion rather than abstract roast notes. Dark chocolate and cocoa powder layer beneath, supported by earthy, slightly sweet notes from the oats and wheat. Subtle roasted malt undertones provide backbone without overshadowing the coffee character.

espresso-forwarddark chocolateroasted Malzcoffee bean infusion

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold coffee and espresso flavors that are smooth and well-integrated rather than harsh or overstated. Rich dark chocolate and cocoa notes build through the mid-palate, complemented by creamy mouthfeel from the wheat and oat adjuncts. Roasted malt provides a solid foundation while 40 IBU of bitterness frames the coffee without dominating, creating a balanced, warming finish.

coffee-richchocolatecreamybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and lingering, with coffee and cocoa notes persisting gently on the palate. A warming alcohol presence becomes apparent without harshness, leaving a pleasant dryness and slight roast char in the aftertaste.

persistent coffeewarmingdry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
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 Coffee Stout

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What is a Coffee 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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