Grumpy’s Brewing Co.’s Daylight Grind is a coffee stout built for easing into the day, pairing a smooth malt base with fragrant, freshly roasted coffee character.
Appearance
Daylight Grind pours a dark brown, coffee hue topped with a cappuccino colored head.
Aroma
A fragrant coffee nose leads the way, setting the tone for the roasted character to come.
Tasting Notes
Medium bodied and smooth, this one brings notes of freshly roasted coffee and vanilla that come through clean without any harsh roast bitterness.
Mouthfeel & Drinkability
The medium body and smooth finish make this one easy to settle into, letting the coffee and vanilla character carry the whole glass.
Food Pairings
The coffee and vanilla character make this a great match for classic coffeehouse pairings. Try it with:
- Vanilla bean scones, a direct echo of the beer’s vanilla character.
- Espresso tiramisu, complementing the beer’s roasted coffee notes.
- Cinnamon rolls, tying in the beer’s smooth, sweet finish.
- Dark chocolate biscotti, a rich match for the beer’s coffee backbone.
Final Notes
Daylight Grind is a smooth, coffee forward stout from Grumpy’s Brewing Co. that earns its 4.4/5 by pairing fragrant roasted coffee with a clean vanilla finish.
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