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Coal Drop

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Roasted character and molasses lead, with a touch of coffee and a subtle biscuit sweetness in the background, and the beer pours black, deep and rich. Coal Drop is a stout of only 4.1% that Tiny Rebel built for balance and easy enjoyment without weighing you down, after a long wait for its release. The brewsheet lists Columbus hops and a malt bill with Carafa III, Crystal 400 and roast malt.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcoffeemalty
roasted
coffee
malty
toasty
chocolate
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted grain and dark molasses, earthy and slightly sweet.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coal Drop

◎ Appearance

Coal Drop pours jet black with a deep, opaque body that catches light only at the edges. A dense, tan head forms and clings with moderate persistence, leaving a fine lace on the glass. The carbonation appears restrained, befitting a sessionable stout built for balance rather than visual drama.

jet blackdense tan headopaque bodymoderate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted grain and dark molasses, earthy and slightly sweet. A subtle coffee note emerges from the base, accompanied by whispers of toasted biscuit and gentle grain undertones. The hop character remains restrained, allowing the Carafa III and roast malt to dominate without harshness.

roasted grainmolasses sweetnesssubtle coffeetoasted biscuit

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with roasted malt and molasses providing the core palate. Mid-palate develops a light cocoa dryness and faint coffee bitterness from the Columbus hops, balanced by the Crystal 400's residual sweetness. The 35 IBU sits comfortably without dominating, allowing the biscuit maltiness to shine through.

smooth entryroasted maltlight cocoabalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering roasted grain and a whisper of coffee that fades without astringency. At 4.1% ABV, the beer drinks light and refreshing despite its dark appearance, leaving the palate ready for another sip.

dry finishroasted grain faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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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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