BREWtality - Espresso Black Bier - Midnight Sun Brewing Co.

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80 Ratings

rAvg: 4.17
pDev: 11.27%
Reviews: 37
Hads: 43

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Brewed by:
Midnight Sun Brewing Co.

Alaska, United States

Style | ABV
Schwarzbier | 9.70% ABV

Availability: Rotating. bottle (37).

Notes:
Combining jet black color with incredibly smooth texture and decadent coffee flavor, BREWTALITY breaks the expectations of both rich espresso and dark beer to create a whole 'nuther beast. While brutal in alcoholic strength, this biggie beautifully showcases its roasted malt and coffee flavors without bringing on bitterness and bite. This is the first of two lagers in the series.

17 IBU

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Reviews by cosmicevan:

cosmicevan

New York

4.78/5 rDev +14.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

was pleasantly surprised to hear the news that this recently retired beer was not only back in circulation, but on shelves locally!!! nabbed a bottle earlier today and had to give it a shot. enjoyed from my midnight sun glass.

a - brew poured a deep black with soft subtle even carbonation that swam to the surface continually creating an off tan almost building like a guiness tint to the beer near the surface. the brew boasted a cream colored head that hung out for a while looking like a dessert coffee. chunky lacing coats the glass.

s - i can smell this deliciousness from across the room. roasty coffee with a hint of cocoa powder and chocolate sweetness. the coffee smell is fantastic, really gourmet and fresh.

t - oh my god. this is amazing. big bold flavors. uber fresh gourmet coffee with the perfect amount of roast and creaminess and chocolate. really just fantastic.

m - although the flavor is INSANELY good, the mouth jumps out at me first. it is phenomenally creamy. rich and full bodied.

o - overall, i'm pretty blown away by this beer. i had no expectations coming into this just that it was newly out of retirement and appeared locally from one of the better breweries to recently hit new york. this is quite a surprise and really an out of this world beer. i WILL be picking up additional bottles of this.

Serving type: bottle

10-20-2012 00:30:39 | More by cosmicevan

More User Reviews:

dbrauneis

New Jersey

4.1/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A: Pours a clear very dark brown in color (approaching but not quite black) with minimal amounts of visible carbonation and some cola brown highlights. The beer has a minimal amount of light tan head that quickly reduces to a very thin ring at the edges of the glass. Light to moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate to strong aromas of freshly brewed coffee with some lighter amounts of roasted malts.

T: Upfront there are light to moderate flavors of roasted malts with some moderate to strong amounts of freshly brewed coffee. Just a touch of malty sweetness. Moderate amounts of bitterness in the finish that lingers for a short amount of time.

M: Slightly heavier than medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation.

O: The alcohol is well hidden and this beer is easy to drink - definitely the best schwarzbier that I have ever had. Wonderful flavors and aromas of coffee.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 21:03:56 | More by dbrauneis

metter98

New York

4.05/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A: The beer is jet black in color. It poured with a thin tan head that dissipated almost instantaneously, leaving only some wispy laces of bubbles on the surface and a thin collar around the edge of the glass.
S: Moderate amounts of coffee and dark malts are present in the nose.
T: The taste has flavors of coffee, dark malts and dark malts along with some hints of malty sweetness. No bitterness or roasted malts are present.
M: It feels a little more than medium-bodied and clean on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is a refreshing change of pace for lovers of coffee beers as it drinks smooth and has virtually no bitterness or roasted flavors. It also hides its alcohol rather well.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 21:00:42 | More by metter98

Bandi

New Jersey

4.25/5 rDev +1.9%

05-18-2013 20:47:01 | More by Bandi

st9647v3

New Jersey

4.75/5 rDev +13.9%

05-14-2013 03:23:50 | More by st9647v3

IPAyForHops

California

4.5/5 rDev +7.9%

05-03-2013 16:33:39 | More by IPAyForHops

ngeunit1

California

4.33/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Dark brown-black with a finger of frothy chocolate-khaki colored head. Fades fairly quickly.

S - Roasted malts, coffee, a bit of cocoa, molasses, black licorice, vanilla, lager yeast, touch booze.

T - Roasted dark malts, coffee, bitter cocoa, molasses, black licorice, lager yeast, vanilla, hint of booze.

M - Medium-full bodied, moderate carbonation. Smooth with a sweet, roasted, dry finish.

D - Nice big schwarzbier. Great balance.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 05:40:34 | More by ngeunit1

azureoval

California

4.25/5 rDev +1.9%

04-29-2013 00:22:46 | More by azureoval

bmmortale

Maryland

4.75/5 rDev +13.9%

04-21-2013 11:34:00 | More by bmmortale

Ciocanelu

Romania

4/5 rDev -4.1%

04-15-2013 21:08:08 | More by Ciocanelu

Stumpy29er

New York

3.5/5 rDev -16.1%

04-08-2013 01:02:51 | More by Stumpy29er

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5 rDev -4.1%

03-30-2013 02:41:28 | More by drgonzo2k2

DruRho

Maryland

4/5 rDev -4.1%

03-19-2013 00:06:48 | More by DruRho

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.5/5 rDev -16.1%

03-11-2013 02:49:19 | More by SmellsofMahagony

EliSpitzner

Minnesota

4/5 rDev -4.1%

03-07-2013 19:09:01 | More by EliSpitzner

scottiethebody

California

4.5/5 rDev +7.9%

02-20-2013 07:36:33 | More by scottiethebody

HuskyinPDX

Washington

4.31/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Bottle opened on 2.1.13
Bottle picked up at the Brewpub in Anchorage

A - Pours a dark brown with a thin dark tan head that quickly moves to the edges.

S - Strong coffee and some roasted malts.

T - Sweet chocolate and lots of coffee. Good!

D - Mild carbonation with a surprisingly heavy body for a lager.

O - Coffee lager, yes please! Very smooth and tasty.

Serving type: bottle

02-18-2013 05:19:38 | More by HuskyinPDX