Coffee and beer have more in common than you might think — both are all about roast, extraction and balance. So when the crew at Whitfords Brewing floated the idea of a collaboration, we couldn't say yes fast enough. The result is our very first collab: a rich, velvety coffee stout built on beans roasted right here at Brew.

Where Two Crafts Meet

A great stout and a great espresso are chasing the same flavours — dark chocolate, toasted malt, a little roasty bitterness and a long, smooth finish. That overlap is exactly what made this collaboration so much fun. We spent a few sessions at the roastery and the brewhouse dialling in which of our coffees would sing alongside the malt bill, tasting side by side until we landed on the perfect match.

We settled on a full-bodied, chocolate-forward roast that brings deep cocoa and toasted-nut notes without turning bitter — the sweet spot that lets the coffee shine through the beer rather than fight it.

What's in the Glass

Pour it out and you'll get a dark, near-black body under a creamy tan head. On the nose it's freshly ground coffee and dark chocolate; on the palate it's smooth and full, with roasted-coffee richness, a touch of caramel malt sweetness and a clean, dry finish. It drinks beautifully on its own, and it's downright dangerous next to a slice of chocolate cake.

Where to Get It

The Brew x Whitfords Brewing Coffee Stout is pouring at Whitfords Brewing now, for a limited run. Keep an eye on our socials for tasting sessions and any of our own events where you'll be able to try it alongside the coffee that inspired it.

Want to taste the beans behind the beer? The same roast is available in-store and online — browse our coffee here, or drop into the Wangara café for a cup made by the crew.

Huge thanks to the Whitfords Brewing team for having us. This is the first of a few collabs we've got brewing — watch this space.