Destress Express
Georgia Beer Co.
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
Coffee Beer
Year-Round
Georgia
United States
Judges Ratings 94
Aroma: 23 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
Locally roasted Nicaraguan coffee beans cold brew at 32 degrees for 5 days on a creamy milk stout base. This combination of milk (lactose) and coffee flavor presents a silky smooth stout sure to brighten your day. All aboard the De-Stress Express!
Beverage Profile
ABV: 6.50%
IBUs:
Served at: (45 – 50ºF)
Hops: Liberty
Malts: Roasted Barley, Flaked Barley, Chocolate Malt, Black Malt, American Two-Row
Judges Review
By James Link
Judges Ratings 94
Aroma: 23 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
Destress Express by Georgia Beer Co. was reviewed under the auspices of the Beer Judge Certification Program style guidelines, category 34B mixed-style beer.
A pleasant aromatic blend of roasted grain is immediately in evidence and is accompanied by a pronounced malty sweetness from the base malt.
A medium dark tan head is supported by an inky black-colored beer, underscoring the use of coffee and roasted barley in the grain bill.
The flavor is a harmonious and pleasing balance of roasted malts and coffee notes offset by the sweetening effect of unfermented sugars. Both hops and fruity esters take a secondary position to the roast and leave no doubt which way this effort is directed.
A full body smooth (Enhanced by lactose additions) lightly carbonated example of the style with hints of alcoholic warming.
A coffee and cream beer that is well conceived and should be enjoyed to a great degree by coffee drinkers.
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