Obviously Cartel had to create a beer using our coffee beans! Our head roaster Paul focuses on the specific flavors and essences of our single origin coffees and, in so doing, roasts with lighter profiles. This allows the bean to express more of its natural flavors and unique qualities. So instead of brewing a coffee porter or a coffee stout, we decided to go with a lighter nut brown ale recipe that allows the coffee to show through both in the aroma and in the finish. A smooth, nutty sweetness that finishes with wonderful coffee notes, making this a great beer for any time of year.
Coffee-Flavored Beer
Cartel Brewery
Tempe, Arizona