Brulo Cascadian Tides
Aroma & Taste
Chocolate · Coffee · Piney
Brulo Cascadian Tides opens with rich waves of dark chocolate and roasted coffee, layered with resinous pine and subtle citrus from the hop blend.
On the palate, the beer delivers a full-bodied, velvety mouthfeel with bittersweet cocoa notes balanced by a dry, hoppy backbone that keeps it from becoming heavy.
The finish is long and satisfying, leaving behind lingering espresso and pine resin that pull you back for another sip – a stout that drinks like an IPA.
Story & Design
Craft · Edinburgh · Innovation
Brulo Beer emerged from Edinburgh's craft scene with a singular focus – brewing non-alcoholic beers that don't compromise on depth or complexity. Founded by brewers who believed NA beer could be exceptional, not just acceptable.
Their approach prioritizes just quality ingredients and innovative yeast cultures. The Guardian called them "The Rolls Royce of non-alcoholic beers."
The can design stays true to Brulo's minimalist modernist aesthetic – black and olive tones, the signature wide-open eye, and abstract wave lines that echo the "Tides" name without being literal.
Ingredients & Value
Stout · 0.5% · 17 kcal
This stout uses a lean five-ingredient formula – water, barley, wheat, hops, and yeast – delivering complex dark malt character without fillers or additives.
At 17 kcal and 3.2g sugar per 100ml, it's remarkably light for a stout. The €3.33 per can price reflects Brulo's commitment to doing things properly – premium ingredients, no shortcuts, exceptional results.
Verdict & Opinion
Hero
Crack this open and the undertow pulls you in. You don't fight it.
The North brews dark. Always has. Long winters demand beers that warm from the inside – Dublin gave us Guinness, Edinburgh answers with this. Same cold stone, same short days, same logic. Brulo's Cascadian Tides fits right in – a beer for contemplating life choices while staring out of a rain-streaked window.
Drink it slow. Drink it alone or with someone who doesn't need to fill silence. This isn't a party beer. It's the one you reach for when the day was long and you want something that meets you where you are.
Hero status confirmed. Let the undertow take you far away.