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Café Stout

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Pure decadence in a can, says SALT: locally roasted coffee beans meet a seriously smooth malt bill in this silky, sweet 7% stout. The taste of authentic Mexican agave sits in harmony with classic coffee bitterness. SALT drew inspiration from its favourite Mexican coffee liqueur and brewed it in collaboration with Vivar Tequila.

ABV
7%
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
coffeeroastedmalty
coffee
roasted
malty
chocolate
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted coffee beans and cocoa powder, grounded in a toasted malt foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Café Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown body with excellent opacity and a dense, tan head that settles to a persistent collar. The carbonation is restrained, allowing the richness of the pour to dominate. Lacing clings steadily to the glass.

opaque black-brownpersistent tan headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted coffee beans and cocoa powder, grounded in a toasted malt foundation. Subtle notes of dark chocolate and hints of agave sweetness emerge beneath, while a gentle coffee bitterness frames the entire bouquet without sharpness.

roasted coffee dominantdark chocolate, cocoasubtle agave sweetness

◐ Taste

Coffee and roasted grain dominate the palate from entry through mid-palate, delivering a silky, full-bodied mouthfeel. The authentic Mexican agave character integrates smoothly with classic coffee bitterness, while dark fruit and malt sweetness provide balance. The finish carries moderate bitterness without harshness.

coffee-forwardsilky bodybalanced roast and sweetness

◑ Finish

A lingering coffee and roasted grain aftertaste persists with refined bitterness. The sweetness fades gradually, leaving a clean, dry conclusion on the palate.

coffee-roast fadeclean dry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
81
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.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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About Stout

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What is a 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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