Starbucks Testing Beer-Flavored Latte — Gets You Non-Alcoholic Wasted
Just because everyone’s going crazy over Pumpkin Spice Lattes this holiday season doesn’t mean Starbucks is going to just chill and not hit us with new brew. Starbucks is testing a non-alcoholic drink with a very alcoholic flavor in select Florida (of course) and Ohio stores.
According to Grubstreet, Starbucks is calling it the Dark Barrel Latte. It consists of a dark caramel sauce, and a “stout flavored” sauce that’s supposed to taste like a “roasted malt.”
Starbucks said the drink was inspired by the “rise of craft beers.”
Of course, many have been intrigued and let their feelings be known on on social media.
Some liked the idea:
Starbucks is coming out with a beer latte. Might have to start going there now
— crystal✽ (@crystalb67) September 22, 2014
Starbucks is trying out beer flavoured coffee. Smart move. If your coffee is as expensive as a beer, it may as well taste like it.
— Brody Jackson (@Brody_Jackson) September 22, 2014
Some didn’t:
A @GuinnessUS flavored coffee (Dark Barrel Latte) from @Starbucks sounds repulsive. No alcohol inside, by the way.
— Jeff D Lowe (@JeffDLowe) September 22, 2014
Starbucks is testing a “stout” latte. So I can pay $6 for a drink mimicking beer but has no alcohol or pay $6 for actual beer? Tough choice!
— Notorious P.A.T. (@PatsHoppedUp) September 22, 2014
why are they making a non alcoholic starbucks drink that tastes like beer? the alcohol is the whole point no one actually likes beer
— kelsie (@kenyarosewaters) September 21, 2014
Maybe it’s just a random new flavor, or maybe they’re trying to get your taste buds used to the idea of them selling alcohol in its stores.
H/T Grubstreet
