Flat Earth Black Helicopter

Thanks to a heads up from Brew52 and MNBeer, I stopped down to the Ugly Mug for the Flat Earth Brewing Company Black Helicopter release party.

Black Helicopter is a darker stout that's mixed with a bit of coffee. At first glance the pints looked and smelled almost as if they were filled with coffee. Little to no head on this beer and we joked that we could get away with this at the office if we put it in a mug. It's about one part coffee for every twenty-five parts beer but honestly, it tastes like it's closer to one to one. The coffee comes through loud and clear but it's not too overpowering. It's a smooth beer but has what I'm starting to call the "Flat Earth Flat," the tenancy for Flat Earth beers to taste like they have little to almost no carbonation. It's tasty though -- and I don't generally drink coffee. A very drinkable beer overall and I went through three pints without really even noticing it. Well, I noticed it a lot when I was done.

We also took the opportunity to take photos with Flat Earth brewmaster Jeff Williamson who's a very personable and nice guy.

I'd like to have another pint of this soon.
Cross-posted on Brew52