Bells Brewery have just announced a new addition to their seasonal specialty lineup; Arabicadabra, a coffee milk stout with an ABV of 5.5%.
Arabicadabra will debut in October on draught and in 12-ounce bottles. Bell’s Brewery beers are well represented here in Puerto Rico, so hopefully we will see this new beer in bars and shelves this fall.
Brewed with 100% Arabica coffee beans roasted by Ferris Coffee in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this beer will stand in for Java Stout, another specialty coffee stout of ours, for 2017.
“It’s really fun to see new favorites move to a wider audience. This is another example of how we continue to explore new ingredients and flavors. The spirit of innovation that set us on this path is still a huge part of who we are and we will continue to look for ways to showcase that innovation across our distribution area,” said Bell’s CEO, Laura Bell.
Java Stout lovers should not panic as it is not being removed from Bell’s portfolio permanently, it’s just taking a break.
“This year, we are changing things up a bit. Arabicadabra is a different take on a coffee stout and very similar to a local favorite that was released at our pub and at some events. It’s time to share it with an even larger audience,” she added.
Arabicadabra is brewed with a cold coffee extract made at the brewery using a combination of fair trade, organic Nicaraguan coffee beans and Sumatra coffee beans. Lactose is also used for creaminess (those with dairy allergies or sensitivities should take note). It was inspired by Milchkaffe, another specialty Bell’s beer. That sweet, milk stout, was only available on draught and debuted in 2015.
As soon as we hear any more we’ll let you know 🙂
Source: Bell’s Brewery Press Release
