Java House Cold Brew Martini Stout
Sun King Brewing Company

16 ounce can, looks like the stamp on the bottom says best by 06/03/25. I'm sure it's still good, thanks to Brutaltruth for this can! Served in a chalice, the beer pours dark brown/black with about an inch or so tan head that stayed around for a long time. Decent amount of lacing. The brew smells like espresso, dark fruit, roasted malt and some dark chocolate. For the most part I think the taste is similar to the aroma, but with the addition of some vanilla and plum flavors. Mouthfeel/body is medium, it's a bit coating and creamy with a good amount of soft carbonation. Thought this was a decent enough brew, it didn't wow me at all but it wasn't bad at all. Wouldn't mind trying a fresher version of this at some point.

16oz can courtesy of @jzeilinger
Poured into a Level Belgian-style tulip

P deep mahogany/black w/ a 1f dense khaki head
N bold and inviting combo of chocolate and rich espresso; excellent nose
T sweet blend of chocolate, espresso, and light roast; cohesive and super tasty; light boozy notes, but no heat; dotted with vanilla; espresso comes back around in the aftertaste (character akin to a chocolate-covered coffee bean)
Mf smooth and creamy; light-med bodied w/ med to med-high carb
O outstanding stuff; appreciate you sending this one, J!

Review date: 06.08.25
Can date: not captured

Best By Date:

A - Pitch black pour with dense, thin caramel lacing.

S - Nose is dominated with chocolate roast and coffee with a little bit of char.

T - Coffee bean, roasted chocolate malt, char, a touch of cream, and a lingering chocolate coffee bitterness on the palate.

M - Medium body that's thin around the edges.

O - Nose takes center stage. Yep ... it's a coffee stout!

From the 16 oz can in a snifter. This nice imperial pours a pitch black
with a nice head of brown foam that subsides to a thick ring and dusty
layer sporting some very nice lacing. Nose of dark chocolate, vanilla,
deep roast, and coffee. Flavors surpass the nose with dark chocolate,
vanilla, cream, and rich coffee (cold press so no acidic notes) dashed with
dark fruit nuances. Mouth feel is medium full, smooth, rich, lightly coating,
and finishing lightly sweet and with a light bitter malt note.

Overall, a solid little brew.

Cheers