Factory Brewing Barista Series #4 Imperial Stout Can 44 cl 12%

In Kerava north of Helsinki, Factory Brewing brews beer with the same precision a skilled barista brings to coffee - the Barista series is the proof.

Expert description of Factory Brewing Barista Series #4 Imperial Stout

Factory Brewing Barista Series #4 is an imperial stout made for coffee enthusiasts who want a beer with the same depth, warmth and aromatic intensity as a professionally brewed cup of specialty coffee. This 12% stout from the Finnish brewery Factory Brewing (part of ETKO Brewing) is brewed in collaboration with Good Life Coffee, where the brewers hand-picked Primavera beans from Colombia to define the beer's character.

The aroma opens with strong notes of espresso, dark chocolate and roasted malt. The flavour is deep and layered: first intense coffee, then bitter cocoa, caramelised malts and a rounding sweetness that balances the high alcohol strength. The mouthfeel is thick, creamy and full - exactly as a barista-style imperial stout should be.

The coffee is roasted slightly above medium, giving a darker profile that melts perfectly into the beer's chocolate, caramel and roasted malt base. The result is a stout that feels like a liquid coffee dessert: intense, aromatic and with a long finish of espresso and dark chocolate.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Espresso, dark chocolate and roasted malt.

Taste

Intense coffee and bitter cocoa, rounded by caramelised malts.

Finish

Long, with lingering espresso and dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Barista Series #4
Brewery: Factory Brewing / ETKO Brewing
Country/Region: Kerava, Finland
Beer Style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 12%
Size: 44 CL
Ingredients: Water, barley malt, rye, coffee, hops, yeast
Allergens: Contains barley and rye
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed in small glasses at 10-12°C, as a dessert or with dark chocolate

Flavour Profile

Coffee · Roasted · Full-bodied · Dessert-like

Did You Know?

Factory Brewing's Barista series is created in collaboration with a different coffee roaster for each release, meaning every entry in the series has its own unique coffee character.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Factory Brewing Barista Series #4 Imperial Stout

What does Barista Series #4 taste like?

It tastes of intense coffee and bitter cocoa, rounded by caramelised malts and a long espresso finish.

Is Barista Series #4 worth it?

Yes, it's brewed in collaboration with a specialty coffee roaster and offers an unusually deep, layered coffee flavour.

How is Barista Series #4 best served?

In small glasses at 10-12°C, so the full coffee character can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace.

What food pairs well with Barista Series #4?

It works great as a dessert on its own or alongside dark chocolate. Choose a wide beer glass to get the most out of the aromas.

Where does Factory Brewing come from?

From Kerava north of Helsinki, Finland, where the brewery is part of ETKO Brewing.

What is a coffee stout?

An imperial stout brewed with coffee beans or coffee extract to highlight the beer's natural roasted and bitter notes.