Dean’s Beans Releases Delectable Nitro Cold Brew Cans

Delana Fausett | Staff Reporter | April 5, 2023

Published May 31, 2023Originally written April 5, 2023Story by Delana FausettStaff Reporter

ORANGE -  On a cold day in March, I make myself warm M&M pancakes for breakfast in preparation to catch the 10:00am bus to school (due to kids taking the MCAS). On my way out the door, I snag a sample can of the new Dean's Beans Nice Nitro from my fridge and walk out the door. The cool air hits my cheeks as I wait for the bus. I go through my first class itching to open my can but I had told myself I would wait until the last block. 

When the last block comes it is finally time. I shake the can until people start asking why. I then open the aluminum can that holds the sweet goodness. The coffee foams, overfilling the mouth and spilling into the lid. The scent of coffee fills my senses as I take my first sip. The cool creamy feeling of the sweet black coffee filled my mouth. The first sip feeling was the best I’ve ever had, indulging me into a sweet invigorating abyss of fair trade coffee. It's a familiar, comforting flavor for avid Dean’s Beans enjoyers. Going into more detail, Dean's Beans new product “Nice Nitro” is a cold brew black coffee infused with nitrogen and is packaged in an aluminum can. Since it is a new product it is currently going through the distribution process to retail, Co-Ops, and convenience stores throughout Massachusetts, but hopefully soon, the accessibility of this amazing product will grow. 

Photo credit to @Deansbeans on Instagram 

Currently, there are about 30 different locations selling this canned coffee. The closest few are Stan's Liquor Mart in Athol, Flis Market in Erving, and Foster's Super Market in Greenfield. The price will be comparable to other canned coffee and energy drinks, going for a little over $4. The taste is on par with homemade cold brew from Dean's Beans but with an added creaminess. 

Sadly the creaminess faded after around 30 minutes, so it's best to consume fast. As mentioned above it is a black coffee, but don’t let that turn you away. This cold brew coffee has a natural sweetness without any artificial sweeteners or even added sugar which makes it the perfect caffeinated drink on a hot day.

I would give this drink an 8 out of 10 on the bean scale. If you enjoy coffee, do yourself a favor and try the new Nice Nitro from Dean's Beans!