Buzz Lightbeer Coffee Infused Ale

Brewed using coffee from Deadly Grounds Coffee, Buzz Lightbeer Coffee Infused Ale comes from Bowmanville, Ontario, where it’s made by Manantler Craft Brewing Co. Sold in 500mL bottles, the beer pours with a dull gold hue and a sudsy eggshell head. Fairly low-octane, Buzz Lightbeer contains just 4.6% alcohol.

Buzzy Lights has a robust aroma of coffee grounds—bitter with a whisper of sweetness. The flavour moves from sweet to bitter, with a smooth mouthfeel and a boatload of coffee notes.

I thought Buzz Lightbeer was a decent offering—the coffee infusion definitely worked well—but I didn’t think that the underlying ale was all that compelling. It was a mere platform, without much merit of its own.

Rating: 6.5 out of 10.