Appearance

The Coronado Early Bird comes in a tall bottle, and features a blue and white label with font evoking 50’s style advertising. The beer pours dark with a viscosity of a porter, with a fluffy white head.

Aroma

Nosing the beer reveals intense aromas of french roast coffee. I’m also picking up some dark chocolate sharpness underneath.

Flavor

There is a creamy mouthfeel up front with the lactose really making an impression. The creaminess immediately gives way to coffee and then a thick hot chocolate.

Balance

The chocolate and coffee are very well balanced, with neither flavor taking over the palate. The sweetness orbits around those primary notes.

Finish

The cold brew flavors come through with definition, and at the end of each sip gives way to dark chocolate with a medium length finish.

Overall

The Coronado Early Bird is a satisfying and enjoyable cold brew milk stout. The flavors are balanced, and the cold brew provides a rich creaminess that carries through the entire session.

John McTavish

SCORE

6.83

Cost/Point

$0.88

Scoring System

Personal Beer Review: Coronado Early Bird