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Judge's Review: 94 Rating - Destress Express by Georgia Beer Co.

March, 2022

Destress Express

Destress Express

Georgia
United States
Destress Express, Georgia Beer Co.
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: 
6.5%
Served at: 
45 - 50ºF
Malts: 
Roasted Barley, Flaked Barley, Chocolate Malt, Black Malt, American Two-Row
Hops: 
Liberty

 

 


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Judges Rating: 
94
Aroma: 
23 / 24
Appearance: 
6 / 6
Flavor: 
37 / 40
Mouthfeel: 
10 / 10
Overall Impression: 
18 / 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.