Wide Awake It’s Morning
Funky Buddha Brewery

Experimental Beer
Limited Release
Florida
United States
Judges Ratings 94
Aroma: 23 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20
Description
Rise and shine, buttercup – it’s time for breakfast. This imperial version of our infamous Maple Bacon Coffee Porter adds some girthy gravity to the the smokey, salty, rich combo of maple syrup, fresh roasted coffee, and bacon.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 10.00%
IBUs: 40
Served at: ()
Hops:
Malts:
Judges Review

By Mike Castagno
Judges Ratings 94
Aroma: 23 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20 / 20
Initially there is a huge waft of toffee in the nose, though this quickly calms down to allow for a generous maple syrup character mixed with the aroma of a coffee house – espresso and fresh-brewed coffee. To add to the complexity, there’s a touch of smokiness underneath it all. There is a very modest “beer” character that pokes through these additions, which could be generically described as “dark beer essence,” with a rich, full body and notes of a malty, biscuity backbone. There is no perceivable hop character (as expected) and minimal bitterness — just enough to soften the intensely sweet perception brought on by the maple quality. While I am not a huge fan of flavored beers, the balance struck between all the ingredients here is admirable and the overall enjoyment is enough to convert me. This could be a nice beer to pair with a pancake brunch (for Father’s Day perhaps?) or possibly a beignet dessert course.
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