Motorworks Brewing Head Brewer Bob Haa Talks Midnight Espresso

We spoke with Motorworks Brewing Head Brewer Bob Haa about Midnight Espresso.

BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe?
Bob Haa (Head Brewer), Crystal Haa (Bob’s wife), and Jose Martinez (Lead Brewer)

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
The complex fruity, roasty flavors all derived from the coffee beans.

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from?
It gets its name from its foundation: a great Indonesian espresso blend made from dark-roasted Sumatra beans and lightly-roasted Sulawesi beans.

BC: Is this your “desert island beer?”
Probably not, it might be a bit heavy for a desert island beer.

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Like drinking my favorite cup of coffee in beer form.

BC: Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this beer?
We roast our own coffee beans in house to control the flavor of the beer. I love using lighter-roasted coffee beans to impart sweet, fruity flavors – a concept that is fairly new to many American coffee drinkers.

BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer?
Midnight Espresso works great in a vanilla ice cream float or with some good chocolate cheesecake.