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Coffee Brown Ale

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Rich malt and roasted coffee drive this brown ale, brewed with Happy Mug coffee and finishing smooth, at 4.5% ABV. It is a seasonal beer, scheduled for October through December 2027, from Voodoo in Meadville, Pennsylvania, where the brewery has been at work since 2005.

ABV
4.5%
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
The nose is dominated by roasted coffee and espresso notes, lending an inviting, almost grounded character.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coffee Brown Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep brown hue with reddish undertones, presenting a clear and well-defined body. A modest tan head forms readily and holds with fair persistence, leaving delicate traces of lacing along the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and evenly distributed.

deep browncleartan headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by roasted coffee and espresso notes, lending an inviting, almost grounded character. Supporting layers of roasted grain and toasted malt emerge, with subtle hints of hazelnut and cocoa undertones. The overall impression remains earthy and comforting, without aggressive hop presence.

roasted coffeetoasted maltnutty undertonesgrounded, earthy

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with coffee and roasted grain taking the fore immediately. The mid-palate sustains this richness with well-integrated caramel sweetness and a gentle toasted character, while subtle bitterness (24 IBU) provides restraint without harshness. Nutty and slightly bready notes round out the profile, maintaining balance throughout.

smooth drinkingcoffee-forwardbalanced bitternessmalty sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with residual coffee and roasted grain character fading gradually. A gentle warmth remains without alcohol heat, characteristic of the 4.5% ABV.

clean finishcoffee aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
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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Food Pairing

What to eat with Coffee Brown Ale

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