Fire Department Coffee (FDC), a veteran and fire fighter owned coffee company, has earned a name for itself via an impressive selection of flavored and spirit infused coffees. From double chocolate donut coffee to Cinnamon Whiskey infused brews, the company literally has something for everyone kind of coffee lover out there. Recently, the company entered the ready-made coffee industry with a product that’s literally a world’s first. On 9/20/22, FDC released the world’s-first Spirit Infused Nitro cold brew. And we couldn’t be more excited.
Now you can enjoy the company’s impressive spirit-infused brews in the form of an ultra silky smooth Nitro Brew. The result is a flavor, aroma, and taste that’s more complex and unique than anything they’ve previously offered. Having tried Fire Department Coffee ourselves, that’s saying a lot.
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Fire Department Coffee Nitro Cold Brew
Fire Dept. Coffee’s Nitro Cold Brew is available in four varieties: Nitro Irish Coffee, Nitro Vanilla Bean Bourbon, Nitro-Charged Latte, and Nitro-Charged Shellback Espresso. For its spirit-infused nitro cold brew varieties, the coffee beans are infused with high-end whiskey before roasting out the alcohol, leaving behind only the spirit’s bold aroma and familiar taste. These spirit infused cold brews are non-alcoholic.
Nitro Irish Cold Brew Coffee
- Proprietary, first-of-its-kind non-alcoholic canned Nitro Cold Brew infused with real Irish whiskey
- Offers notes of toffee, butterscotch, and vanilla with every smooth sip
- Made with real cream
- 7oz single serve can
- 120mg of caffeine
- Best served chilled
- Available in 12-pack ($47.88) and 24-pack ($95.76) exclusively on firedeptcoffee.com
Nitro Vanilla Bean Bourbon Cold Brew
- Proprietary, first-of-its-kind non-alcoholic canned Nitro Cold Brew infused with real whiskey
- Captures the essence of rich vanilla bean and premium bourbon
- 7oz single serve can
- 120mg of caffeine
- Best served chilled
- Available in 12-pack ($47.88) and 24-pack ($95.76) exclusively on firedeptcoffee.com
Nitro-Charged Latte Cold Brew
- Canned Nitro-Charged Cold Brew
- Made with real cream and no artificial flavors
- 7oz single serve can
- 120mg of caffeine
- Best served chilled
- Available in 12-pack ($47.88) and 24-pack ($95.76) exclusively on firedeptcoffee.com
Nitro-Charged Shellback Espresso
- Canned Nitro-Charged Cold Brew
- Special blend made from coffee beans near the equator
- Includes no added sugar or artificial flavors
- 170mg of caffeine for high energy
- 7oz single serve can
- Best served chilled
- Available in 12-pack ($47.88) and 24-pack ($95.76) exclusively on firedeptcoffee.com
Who is Fire Department Coffee
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Fire Department Coffee was founded in 2016 by Luke Schneider, a firefighter/paramedic and U.S. Navy veteran. This certified veteran-owned business has produced some exceptional coffee and made a name for itself within this highly competitive industry.
The coffee is roasted in Illinois by a dedicated team of firefighters, first responders, and coffee experts. Like most veteran owned coffee companies, selling quality coffee is only half of the picture. In addition to handcrafting premium coffee, Fire Department Coffee established the Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation which give back to first responders who’ve become sick or injured on the job.
Why Drink Cold Brew?
Cold brew coffee is a fan favorite among coffee lovers for a number of reasons. Because brewing coffee is all about chemistry, cold brews offer a totally different experience compared to regular coffee. The cold brew process involves steeping coffee beans in cold or room temperature water for up to 24 hours. The result is magical.
There are many reasons to drink a cold brew.
First, it’s refreshing. Second, it’s typically is lower in acidity which means it’s gentler on the stomach. This is especially important for coffee lovers who battle stomach issues like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Lastly, cold brews are naturally sweeter than their regular hot counterparts. They taste like an indulgence but don’t carry the health costs of one. For those who have special dietary requirements, they’ll be pleased to know that cold brews are compatible with Paleo, Keto, or Vegan lifestyles.
What is Nitro Cold Brew?
Nitro cold brew is cold brew on steroids….but good steroids. The nitro represents the nitrogen gas that’s released into the cold brew giving it a very foamy and velvety texture.
This technology originally came onto the scene in the early 2010’s. And yet its popularity has exponentially grown over the years with more and more coffee lovers craving the refreshingly unique experience it delivers.
These small nitrogen bubbles have a big affect on the cold brew’s texture making it both thicker and softer at the same time. This frothy milky layer that rests atop your drink really enhances taste and texture and is something that needs to be experienced to be fully appreciated. The nitro cold brew is thick, sweet, rich, velvety and most of all, supremely smooth. With a properly done cold brew, you’ll taste no bitterness. The cold brew helps to accentuate the natural sweetness of the coffee bean thereby “reducing the sugar requirement“.
Yet for all of these qualities it contains no sugar and no dairy which is ideal for the health conscious coffee lover.
Spirit Infused Nitro Cold Brew
FDC has taken the concept of nitro cold brews a step further with its spirit infused nitro cold brew. Their entrance into this market marks an exciting time for Nitro cold brews which are only gaining in popularity. We recently got our hands on these ready-to-drink cold brews and just published our final review.
As we mentioned at the start of this article, Fire Department Coffee offers a wide range of regular coffee products as well. For more information on their regular coffee, check out our Fire Department Coffee review.
FAQ about FDC Spirit Infused Nitro Cold Brew
The beans are not barrel aged, but instead go through a proprietary infusion process that FDC has been using since 2016.
FDC infuses the raw coffee with spirits and then roast the beans so that the alcohol roasts off, leaving a sophisticated taste and aroma that highlights the premium spirit without the harsh flavor often found in barrel-aged coffee.
A majority of ready to drink coffees on the market have a great deal of additives. FDC prides themselves on creating premium, ready to drink coffee that is all natural. Additionally, our Spirit Infused Ready to Drink Coffees – Nitro Vanilla Bean Bourbon Coffee and Nitro Irish Coffee – are the first-of-its-kind and made using FDC’s proprietary infusion process that the company has been using since 2016.
All of the Nitro-Charged Ready to Drink Coffee varieties are made with Arabica coffee beans and contain no artificial flavors. The Nitro Latte and Spirit Infused varieties are medium roast, and the Shellback Espresso has more of a dark roast taste.
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