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Santa Fe Java Stout

Santa Fe Brewing Company
United States·Coffee Stout·Rank 21 of 50 · The Best American Stouts
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A dry Irish-style stout brewed with locally roasted New Mexican coffee. Rich coffee aroma, dark chocolate, roasted barley and a dry, bitter finish. Santa Fe in a glass — the high desert meets the dark arts of stout brewing.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
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
earthy
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by freshly roasted coffee with subtle New Mexican terroir undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Santa Fe Java Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black liquid with a rich opacity characteristic of traditional stouts. A dense, tan head forms and persists well, indicating proper carbonation and body. The beer presents an impenetrable darkness that exemplifies the style.

deep blackopaquedense tan headwell-retained

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by freshly roasted coffee with subtle New Mexican terroir undertones. Dark chocolate and roasted barley provide complementary secondary notes that frame the coffee without overwhelming it. The aroma is inviting and sophisticated, balancing boldness with approachability.

roasted coffeedark chocolateroasted barleycomplex

◐ Taste

The palate opens with robust coffee flavors that integrate seamlessly with dark chocolate and cocoa notes. Mid-palate reveals a full-bodied, smooth texture with nutty grain character and balanced bitterness that never turns harsh. The 38 IBU provides appropriate restraint, allowing the coffee and malt profiles to shine.

coffee-forwardsmoothdark chocolatebalanced bitter

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering coffee and chocolate notes that persist without excessive aftertaste harshness. The departure is crisp and satisfying, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

cleandrylingering coffee
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
82
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

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.

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