Bent Paddle Brewing Co-Founders Colin Mullen and Byron Tonnis Talk Cold Press Black

We spoke with Bent Paddle Brewing Co-Founders Colin Mullen and Byron Tonnis about Cold Press Black.

BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe?
We came up with the beer's base recipe, and Eric Faust from Duluth Coffee Company provided the Cold Press recipe.

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
This beer is not only wonderful to drink but also tells a greater story of our local partnership philosophy. The roasted barley and chocolate malts used in our Black Ale complement the addition of coffee.

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from?
The name is purely descriptive – it’s Cold-Press coffee in our Black Ale

BC: Is this your “desert island beer?”
No -- but if there was a “dessert island” it might be.

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Smooth, chocolaty, semi-roasted black ale infused with cold-press coffee.

BC: Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this beer?
When we first opened we had just our Black Ale and our Bent Hop IPA. Both Bryon and I had dabbled successfully in the past with coffee-infused beers and in an effort to add some dimension to our taproom offerings we decided to add coffee. Around the same time another local business was just starting up – Duluth Coffee Company. We fast became friends in the ensuing partnership and a local collaboration was born. They are wonderful curators of coffee as we are in beer and that is why we believe this beer to be a success!

BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer?
Dessert – any sort of chocolatey thing. It’s a wonderful stand-in for a post-meal coffee or dessert drink (or both!).

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