Wiseacre Gotta Get Up to Get Down 6Pk

Wiseacre Gotta Get Up to Get Down 6Pk is a coffee milk stout from Memphis, Tennessee, brewed at 5.0% ABV and sold in a six-pack of 12 oz cans. Rated 3.98 on BeerAdvocate and backed by over 57,000 Untappd ratings at 3.9 out of 5, this stout has built a devoted following for its bold coffee character and approachable body.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.0%  |  IBU: 15  |  Origin: Memphis, Tennessee, USA  |  Style: Coffee Milk Stout  |  Brewery: Wiseacre Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

Wiseacre Brewing Company operates out of Memphis, Tennessee, where brothers Davin and Kellan Bartosch founded the brewery in 2013. Gotta Get Up to Get Down is built on a milk stout base that incorporates lactose (milk sugar) and oats, contributing a silky medium body and lush mouthfeel. The defining ingredient is an enormous charge of Metropolis coffee — specifically natural process beans sourced from the Konga region of Ethiopia — which drives the beer's intense, freshly roasted character and distinguishes it from lighter coffee stouts in the category.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Freshly roasted coffee beans hit first, followed by layers of dark chocolate and a subtle vanilla sweetness. A faint blueberry-like fruitiness, characteristic of the Ethiopian Konga beans, lingers underneath the roast.

Taste: The entry is sweet and creamy, with espresso and caramelized sugar arriving immediately on the palate. Mid-palate, cocoa and roasted malt develop alongside a touch of licorice. The lactose keeps the bitterness restrained despite the heavy coffee presence, landing the IBU at a gentle 15.

Finish: Smooth and medium in length, the finish carries lingering notes of dark roast coffee and bittersweet chocolate. The oat-driven body leaves a clean, slightly sweet impression without becoming cloying.

How to Drink Gotta Get Up to Get Down

This stout drinks best at cellar temperature — around 50°F — straight from the can or poured into a tulip glass to concentrate its coffee aromatics. It also works well in beer cocktails: try it in a Coffee Stout Float with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert-style serve, a Black Velvet variation layered with sparkling wine for textural contrast, or a Stout Espresso Martini riff shaken with vodka and coffee liqueur where the beer replaces the usual cold brew component.

Best For

• Coffee lovers exploring craft beer stouts for the first time
• After-dinner drinking as a standalone dessert beer
• Bringing a crowd-pleasing six-pack to a weekend cookout or game day gathering
• Gifting to a friend who appreciates specialty coffee and craft brewing

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gotta Get Up to Get Down taste like? It delivers bold espresso and dark chocolate flavors up front, balanced by a creamy sweetness from lactose and oats, with subtle hints of caramelized sugar and licorice on the back end.

How does Gotta Get Up to Get Down compare to Mother's Winter Grind? Both are coffee-forward stouts that lean into roast character rather than hiding it, but Gotta Get Up to Get Down uses Ethiopian natural process beans and lactose, giving it a fruitier coffee note and a creamier body than Mother's Winter Grind. The 5.0% ABV also makes the Wiseacre version slightly more sessionable.

Is Gotta Get Up to Get Down good for beginners? Yes — the low bitterness (15 IBU), moderate 5.0% ABV, and creamy lactose sweetness make it one of the more approachable coffee stouts available, even for drinkers who typically avoid dark beers.

Where is Gotta Get Up to Get Down made? It is brewed by Wiseacre Brewing Company in Memphis, Tennessee. The coffee used in the recipe is sourced from the Konga region of Ethiopia and roasted by Metropolis Coffee.

What foods pair well with Gotta Get Up to Get Down? Chocolate brownies or flourless chocolate cake mirror its cocoa and roast notes. Smoked barbecue brisket — a Memphis staple — complements the beer's malt depth. Vanilla bean cheesecake contrasts the roast with creamy sweetness. Salted caramel desserts highlight the caramelized sugar notes, and a cheese board featuring aged Gouda or blue cheese stands up to the beer's richness.

What sizes does Gotta Get Up to Get Down come in? It is commonly available in six-packs of 12 oz cans, which is the standard retail format.

Is Gotta Get Up to Get Down worth the price? It positions as a well-priced craft stout within the specialty beer segment, delivering a level of coffee complexity — thanks to the single-origin Ethiopian beans — that many competitors at the same price tier do not match.

Why Gotta Get Up to Get Down?

The single-origin Ethiopian Konga coffee is the headline here — natural process beans that bring a subtle blueberry-like fruitiness rarely found in coffee stouts, setting this beer apart from versions that rely on generic roast profiles. With over 57,000 ratings on Untappd and a 3.98 on BeerAdvocate, it has proven its consistency and appeal across a wide audience. The combination of lactose, oats, and Metropolis coffee creates a stout that reads as genuinely coffee-first without sacrificing drinkability at 5.0% ABV. In a crowded field of coffee stouts, Gotta Get Up to Get Down earns its reputation by prioritizing ingredient quality over gimmick.