Many times, the coffee flavor in a nice stout is due to roasted malt giving it a smoky finish. In this case, South Austin Brewing used some Brazilian coffee from Casa Brasil coffee importers and roasters. The Brazilian beans provide the beer with a great espresso flavor that adds a touch of bitterness to an excellent stout.
One of the things that I love most about this beer is the commitment that South Austin Brewing has to the local economy. Casa Brasil is a local Austin company that only sources their coffee from small Brazilian farms. Instead of using corporate farms and making corporate beer, South Austin has fully committed to the essence of a local craft brewery.
This dark, 6.8% ABV stout is best served in a pint glass, but I ended up drinking straight from the can and it tasted delicious. As one of South Austin’s newer beers, it was a treat to enjoy. Since music is the biggest influence in South Austin’s brews, I can say that I paired this beer with some Reverend Horton Heat and Toadies to make the evening a throwback to the alternative stylings of 1994.