About This Beer
Two Sides Grindstone Coffee Porter is a collaborative, coffee-led craft beer that showcases what can happen when brewing and specialty coffee are given equal weight. Brewed in Dublin by Two Sides Brewing, this Coffee Porter was created as part of a collaborative brewing initiative led by Brickyard Dundrum, with contributions from Grindstone and Blind Monkey Coffee Roasters. Designed for drinkers exploring craft beer Ireland or looking for craft beer delivered nationwide, it offers a thoughtful and flavour-driven take on the style.
The beer’s development began not in the brewhouse, but at the cupping table. Guided by world-class barista Wojciech Tysler, the team evaluated a range of coffees before selecting two that offered contrast as well as harmony. The first is a naturally fermented Brazilian coffee, chosen for its smooth milk chocolate character and gentle notes of orange and honey. The second is a Colombian co-fermented coffee, bringing vibrant blackberry flavour and a more expressive, fruit-led edge.
These coffees are layered into a malt-rich porter base designed to support, rather than dominate, the added flavours. Roasted malt provides structure and depth, while the coffee lifts the beer with brightness, aroma, and complexity. At 5.6% ABV, the result is a porter that feels velvety and indulgent without becoming heavy, making it suitable for both careful tasting and relaxed drinking.
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep brown to near black with a creamy tan head and good retention.
Aroma: Freshly brewed coffee, milk chocolate, soft roast, citrus zest, and dark berries.
Flavour: Roasted malt and chocolate upfront, followed by orange brightness and lush blackberry, finishing smooth and balanced.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied and velvety with soft carbonation and a clean, gently drying finish.
About the Brewery
Two Sides Brewing is a Dublin-based independent brewery known for its collaborative approach and focus on flavour clarity. Their beers often explore the space between modern creativity and technical precision, resulting in releases that feel expressive without being excessive.
Grindstone Coffee Porter is a strong example of this philosophy. Rather than treating coffee as an add-on, Two Sides integrates it as a core ingredient, working closely with coffee professionals to ensure balance and intention at every stage. This approach has helped establish the brewery as one of Ireland’s most interesting producers for collaboration-led releases.
As part of our Irish Craft Beer range, Two Sides Brewing sits alongside many of the country’s most innovative independent breweries, all contributing to a diverse and evolving beer landscape.
Food Pairings
Grindstone Coffee Porter pairs particularly well with chocolate-based desserts such as brownies, chocolate cake, or chocolate tart, where the beer’s cocoa and coffee notes mirror and enhance the dish. Desserts featuring berries also work well, echoing the blackberry character from the Colombian coffee.
For savoury pairings, try it alongside roast pork, grilled mushrooms, or mushroom-based vegetarian dishes, where the roasted malt and coffee bitterness provide contrast. It also pairs nicely with aged cheddar and nutty hard cheeses.
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