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Coffee Brown Ale

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Coffee is the flavour that defines this brown ale, from the name down to the tasters' notes. It runs at 5.5% ABV and has been a steady pour at The Lost Abbey's own venues through 2026, among them The Monestary and The Sanctuary, both carrying the brewery's name.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
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
toasty
nutty
caramel
Aroma
Coffee dominates the nose immediately—roasted, slightly earthy, with underlying notes of cocoa and hazelnut.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coffee Brown Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep amber-brown hue with excellent clarity, typical of the style at SRM 20. The head builds moderately and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation appears measured, creating a gentle visual texture without aggression.

deep amber-brownclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Coffee dominates the nose immediately—roasted, slightly earthy, with underlying notes of cocoa and hazelnut. Light toasted malt grounds the composition, while subtle caramel sweetness and bready grain notes emerge on closer inspection. The hop character remains restrained, allowing adjuncts and grain to lead.

coffee-forwardroasted cocoatoasted grainnutty undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with coffee bitterness melding seamlessly into roasted malt flavors. Mid-palate reveals layers of caramel, hazelnut, and toast without heaviness; the 24 IBU bitterness integrates cleanly rather than asserting dominance. Mouthfeel remains light and drinkable throughout, never cloying.

smooth-drinkingcoffee-roasted blendsubtle caramelbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and relatively short, fading with lingering coffee and toasted malt notes. No astringency or harshness—the aftertaste remains pleasant and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dry finishcoffee fadeapproachable
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
75
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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