Stimulus is a "Coffee Brown Ale," not a stout or porter that traditionally would have a strong coffee profile in it. I don't know the exact %ABV, but I'm sure it's less than 8%.
Appearance: The beer is a deep, burnt orange, nearly copper. It is cloudy, with a nice, thick head and minimal lacing.
Smell: The beer smells primarily of roasted coffee, but hints of cinnamon and hazelnut come through.
Taste: The coffee profile is definitely strong here. Hazelnut comes through as in the nose, and there are also slight hints of bread and brown sugar.
Mouthfeel: The beer is medium-bodied, with moderate carbonation. It's not viscous or thick at all, which makes sense as it's an ale, but it's an interesting sensation as usually the coffee taste is so strongly associated with thicker beers like stouts and porters. The powerful taste and aroma does lend the beer a richness, but it's not overpowering.
Overall: I think Eagle Rock has something really special with this beer. It's an interesting thought to begin with a nutty ale base and add the coffee adjunct to it. As a result, the beer is what some might consider a nearly perfect "breakfast" beer. It's caffeinated, so it will pick you up, but it's also got a rich bready nuttiness that fills you up and relaxes you. It's a special occasion when they have it on tap, so if there are any locals out there reading this (Hi!) definitely get it when you see it available at the brewery.
4/5
Appearance: The beer is a deep, burnt orange, nearly copper. It is cloudy, with a nice, thick head and minimal lacing.
Smell: The beer smells primarily of roasted coffee, but hints of cinnamon and hazelnut come through.
Taste: The coffee profile is definitely strong here. Hazelnut comes through as in the nose, and there are also slight hints of bread and brown sugar.
Mouthfeel: The beer is medium-bodied, with moderate carbonation. It's not viscous or thick at all, which makes sense as it's an ale, but it's an interesting sensation as usually the coffee taste is so strongly associated with thicker beers like stouts and porters. The powerful taste and aroma does lend the beer a richness, but it's not overpowering.
Overall: I think Eagle Rock has something really special with this beer. It's an interesting thought to begin with a nutty ale base and add the coffee adjunct to it. As a result, the beer is what some might consider a nearly perfect "breakfast" beer. It's caffeinated, so it will pick you up, but it's also got a rich bready nuttiness that fills you up and relaxes you. It's a special occasion when they have it on tap, so if there are any locals out there reading this (Hi!) definitely get it when you see it available at the brewery.
4/5
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