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Good Morning Coffee Stout

Polly's Brew Co.
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🌍 United Kingdom · Coffee Stout · One of 3 Coffee Stouts in hopIQ

A big, robust coffee stout that leans decisively toward its signature ingredient. The coffee character sits front and centre, anchored by silky vanilla ice cream notes that soften the roast without dissolving it. There's a smooth creaminess throughout — not unlike the mouthfeel of a flat white — that keeps the 7% alcohol warm and inviting rather than hot. The lactose reinforces that velvety texture, making this a beer for slow sipping after dark, when the coffee's bitterness and the vanilla's sweetness trade places with each sip.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full body.

A frame with real heft — the palate has plenty to hold onto through the finish.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Coffee Stout.
Malt character
coffee
roasted
chocolate
Distinctive notes
vanilla
dark fruit
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Featured inThe Best British Stouts

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Good Morning Coffee Stout

Appearance

Deep black-brown, opaque and impenetrable to light. A dense, persistent tan head builds with pour and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is restrained, befitting a contemplative sipper.

opaque black-browndense tan headfine lacinglow carbonation

Aroma

Coffee dominates the nose—freshly ground, roasted with a slight char. Beneath lies a soft vanilla sweetness, almost creamy, that prevents the roast from becoming harsh. Gentle notes of cocoa and dark grain provide depth without competing.

coffee-forwardroasted grainvanilla sweetnesssubtle cocoa

Taste

Coffee takes center stage on entry, bold and assertive yet never astringent. The mid-palate reveals silky vanilla ice cream notes that mellow the roast's edge, while lactose contributes a velvety creaminess reminiscent of a flat white. Bitterness and sweetness alternate with each sip, anchored by full body and rich malt character. Dark chocolate and faint dark fruit add nuance without distraction.

bold coffeevanilla-ice-creamcreamy mouthfeelcoffee-vanilla balancefull-bodied

Finish

Medium-long finish with coffee bitterness lingering pleasantly, softened by vanilla's residual sweetness. Warmth from the 7% alcohol fades gently, leaving a roasted, slightly sweet aftertaste inviting another sip.

coffee-bitter finishlingering vanillawarm fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
85
Appearance
78
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Good Morning Coffee Stout

Serve at 10–14°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Good Morning Coffee Stout

About Coffee Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Coffee Stout

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same coffee, creamy, vanilla character as Good Morning Coffee Stout will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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