Surly Coffee Bender

From Surly Brewing – Here’s what happens when substance meets smooth. This oatmeal brown ale defies traditional categories. Bender begins crisp and lightly hoppy, complemented by the velvety sleekness oats deliver. Belgian and British malts usher in cascades of cocoa, coffee, caramel and hints of vanilla and cream. An easy-drinking ale with many layers of satisfaction.

Surly Brewing – Coffee Bender – 16 oz. can poured into a goblet. 5.1% abv. From trade online.

Appearance: Pours a dark brown with a dense khaki layer of creamy foam.

Aroma: Medium and Dark roast black iced coffee, spent coffee grinds.

Taste: Dunkin donuts coffee, some bread notes, and roasted malt.

Mouthfeel: Thin to medium bodied and fizzy.

Overall: This beer is good, but didn’t capture a great cup of coffee within a good beer.