Night Shift Awake Coffee4pk

Night Shift Awake is a coffee beer from Massachusetts, sold as a four-pack of cans. The product details don't list an ABV, IBU or recipe, so the notes below describe what coffee beers in this vein typically deliver rather than a measured profile. Expect roasted malt and fresh coffee aroma up front, with a dark roast character that sits somewhere between cocoa, toasted bread crust and espresso. Coffee beers like this usually keep hop bitterness modest, letting the roast supply most of the bite, and the finish tends to be dry or lightly sweet rather than sticky. Because coffee aromatics are volatile, a can like this is best drunk fresh and kept cold and upright until serving. Serve it chilled but not icy, around 45 to 50°F (7 to 10°C). Straight from a very cold fridge, the roast and coffee notes get muted, and a few minutes on the counter lets them open up. Pour it into a tulip glass, a nonic pint or a stout tulip, rather than drinking from the can, so the aroma has room to collect and any foam can settle. At the table, it suits foods that echo or contrast its roast. Breakfast dishes work well, such as bacon, maple-glazed sausage, waffles or a savory egg sandwich. It also stands up to smoked brisket, grilled sausages and burgers with caramelized onions. For dessert, try chocolate brownies, tiramisu, vanilla ice cream, or a sharp aged cheddar and salted nuts. A scoop of vanilla ice cream in a glass of this makes a simple float.