Cafe De Horchata
Carton Brewing Company

 

First full review. Canned on 1/1/2023. Poured into a Carton pub glass. It pours a hazy, bright ruby-orange with a half finger of foamy, milk white head and thin sheen of lacing. On the nose there is freshly-brewed coffee, vanilla cream, and a hint of cinnamon. The cinnamon is much more evident in the taste. It's sharp and fresh and provides a spiciness that well balances the milky, vanilla sweetness and the acidic fresh coffee. It's a simple recipe compared to some of the other Carton Coffee variants but it's very tasty and effective. The mouth feel is luxurious for a Cream Ale: thick and creamy with pleasant carbonation and the 10% ABV is lower than many other of the Regular Coffee variants, which is welcome. Overall, I've reviewed most of the Regular Coffee variants and De Horchata is one of my favorites.