Did you know that some experimental and adventurous brewers have begun making coffee-inspired beers?
Craft beer is a field that allows for tons of creativity and novelty, so it’s no surprise that coffee and beer have begun to join forces here. While most of us will probably have trouble picturing what this mixture might taste like, the result is surprisingly delicious.
Coffee is generally added to beer to lend a roasted, nutty flavor to the final product. Of course, lots of times, this also adds caffeine and a distinct coffee note to beer, which can be surprising for first-time drinkers.
The most popular beer styles that lend themselves to the addition of coffee are stouts and porters. These heavier ales already have a heavy, nutty, and roasty characteristic due to the use of certain malts and barleys, so coffee pairs naturally with them.
However, many craft brewers are now stepping out of the box and also using coffee in other more non-traditional beer styles. To Ol Brewery in Denmark, however, has received acclaim for its “Black Malts and Body Salts” double IPA.
Despite being an IPA, this beer utilizes black coffee to impart a truly unique hoppy and roasty flavor to one of its top beers.
Are you brave enough to try a coffee beer?
