Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Copycat Recipe, Caffeine, Calories, Dairy content & More information)
The Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew is one of the most delicious cold coffee drinks in the US. Stick around to learn everything about this beverage.
The Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew is a seasonal beverage at the Dutch Bros drive-thru that features salted caramel, pumpkin sauce, pumpkin drizzle, cold brew coffee, and whipped cream. I first had the Dutch Bros Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew last fall after a friend of mine, who’s a barista, recommended it to me. I found the rich and bold pumpkin and caramel flavors mind-blowingly delicious and appreciated how these flavors supplement the bitter coffee flavors. I especially love enjoying this drink with blueberry muffins. If you’d like to learn the details about this beverage, its nutritional values, taste, and how to prepare it at home, stick around.
Brief History of the drink
The Dutch Bros Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew was first introduced at the coffeehouse in 2017 as a seasonal drink for the fall months. The beverage’s creation was inspired by the popularity of pumpkin spice flavors during the fall season. Since its creation, Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew has become a fan favorite, eagerly anticipated by customers each fall.
Is Dutch Bros Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew still available at Dutch Bros?
Being a seasonal drink, the Dutch Bros Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew is only available at the coffeehouse during the fall months. Typically, before the start of fall, the company releases the dates it would start serving the beverage. While in stock, this drink is also available as a breve or freeze. To confirm its availability, check the menu on the company’s app or contact the store directly via the contact details on the official website.
Dutch Bros Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Caffeine, Calories, Dairy Content)

What’s in a Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew- (ingredients)
The Dutch Bros Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew is prepared with the following ingredients;
- Pumpkin sauce: Dutch Bros uses the Torani pumpkin sauce in their Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew to introduce the warm, subtly spicy, and rich pumpkin flavors. Also, this sauce is drizzled on top of the drink to garnish. The pumpkin sauce is made with sugar, corn syrup, water, nutmeg, caramel color, natural flavors, skim milk, salt, soy lecithin, non-fat milk, clove, gellan gum, preservatives, and xanthan gum.
- Salted caramel syrup: This syrup is incorporated into the drink to add rich, sweet, and caramelly flavors. This syrup contains pure cane sugar, potassium sorbate, caramel color, natural flavors, sodium benzoate, citric acid, salt, and water.
- Raw sugar sprinkles: To further sweeten the drink and garnish it, regular raw sugar is sprinkled on top of the soft top.
- Cold brew coffee with cream: Cold Brew is prepared with coffee grounds, cold water, and cream as the base of the Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew. Cold brew coffee is the source of caffeine in this beverage, while the cream provides a creamy and smooth texture. Dutch Bros coffee grounds are prepared with 100% Arabica roasted coffee beans.
- Dutch Bros’ signature Soft Top: Made with half-and-half vanilla syrup, buttermilk, and sugar, the Dutch Bro’s soft top is used as a creamy and foamy garnish for the Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew.
Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew: Sizes, nutrition, Caffeine, Dairy Content & Calories
What sizes are available
When in stock, the Dutch Bros Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew is sold in three sizes; small (16 0z.), medium (24 oz.), and large (32 oz.). Depending on your barista, you can also get a kids’ size (10 oz.), although this is not guaranteed. If you’ve never had this drink, it’s advised to start with the small size as your palate gets used to the flavors.
Nutritional facts
The Dutch Bros Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew is unhealthy as its levels of sugar, fat, cholesterol, and calories are relatively high. Therefore, it is advisable to only have the Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew once in a while as a treat.
The small size has 270 calories, the medium has 320 calories, and the significant size has 400 calories. Compared to other Dutch Bros drinks like the Americano, with 10 calories, 0g of cholesterol, carbs, and fat, this beverage is not the healthiest you can get from the company. The sugar levels in the small size surpass the daily recommended sugar intake limit, which is between 24g and 36g. Additionally, the cholesterol levels of the beverage are on the higher side as well. The carb level of the drink is also high, and it lacks dietary fiber, an important nutrient. With these levels of nutrients, this drink is not healthy and rare consumption is advised.
The table below has summarized the nutritional contents of Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew;
Calories (per 16 oz. serving) |
320 |
Nutritional values |
% Daily Value |
Fat (14g) |
18% |
Cholesterol (25mg) |
8% |
Sodium (210mg) |
9% |
Total carbs (47g) |
17% |
Dietary fiber (0g) |
0% |
Sugar (38g) |
23% |
Protein (4g) |
– |
Caffeine information
The Dutch Bros Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew is caffeinated with approximately 94mg of caffeine in small and medium sizes and 140mg of caffeine in large sizes. However, you can customize these levels and get a more caffeinated or less caffeinated beverage. An espresso shot at Dutch Bros has 47mg of caffeine, and the company typically uses two shots for the small and medium sizes and three shots for the large size.
Dairy content
Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew has dairy from the cream and the soft top garnishing that’s incorporated. Milk can also be used instead of cream upon a client’s request. Depending on the size of the beverage, the amount of cream used to prepare it varies. For instance, a 16 oz. Beverage uses about 10 oz. of cream or milk. The amount of soft top used to garnish the beverage is also up to the client, although the coffeehouse typically uses a generous dollop. The cream is typically from Pacific Foods, and the soft top is made in-house. Thankfully, if you’d like a dairy-free drink, you can opt out of the soft top and request the barista to use non-dairy milk in your beverage. The non-dairy options include almond, soy, or oat milk.
So, what does Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew taste like?
Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew is sweet, creamy, warm, subtly spicy, and indulgent. The drink’s sweetness is from the raw sugar sprinkles, soft top, and syrups added. The creamy texture of the beverage is from the cream added to the cold brew and the soft top as well. Thanks to the pumpkin sauce, this drink is warm and slightly spicy.
Ways to Customize a Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew– Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew Variations

As stated earlier, you can customize your Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew. Here are some of the ways;
- For a dairy-free drink, ask the barista to use non-dairy milk instead of cream and eliminate the soft top as well. Select whichever non-dairy milk you like.
- Ask for as much caramel syrup and pumpkin sauce as you’d like depending on how sweet and flavorful you want your Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew.
- The number of raw sugar sprinkles used to garnish your drink is up to you.
- The number of espresso shots incorporated in your base drink is also to your preference. So customize this number depending on how caffeinated you want the drink.
- The amount of soft top used to garnish your Caramel Pumpkin Brulee Cold Brew is also up to you.
How to make Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew at home – Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew Copycat Recipe

Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew Copycat Recipe
Equipment
- A pitcher
Ingredients
- 4 oz. of half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons of salted caramel syrup
- 3 tablespoons of pumpkin pie sauce
- Whipped cream
- 7 oz. of cold brew coffee
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
Instructions
- Pour your cold brew into the pitcher and add the half-and-half and stir gently.
- Pour the mixture into a tall glass, add the syrup and two tablespoons of the pumpkin sauce, and stir gently.
- Top the drink with a generous dollop of whipped cream, drizzle the remaining pumpkin sauce on top, and sprinkle the brown sugar on top. Enjoy.
Notes
- If half-and-half isn’t your favorite, feel free to use any milk or cream you prefer.
- This recipe yields a single serving of about 15 oz., so adjust the amounts of the ingredients to yield the number of servings you want.
- Feel free to use any brand of syrup and sauce, but for a Dutch Bros authentic taste, use salted caramel syrup and pumpkin pie sauce from Torani.
- Incorporate any other syrup you enjoy but note that it might slightly change the drink’s flavor.
- The amount of whipped cream and sugar sprinkles is up to you as well. You can also use homemade whipped cream.
INFORMATIVE SECTION
How to order a Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew?
As stated earlier, this drink can only be ordered during the fall season. To order, simply mention the name of the drink to your Dutch Bros barista and specify the beverage size you want. Let them know any customizations you want to be made to the drink as well.
Is Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew good?
This beverage is delicious, but remember that taste is subjective.
How much is the Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew?
The medium size is approximately $4.50.
Is Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew healthy?
This drink is unhealthy; therefore, moderate and rare consumption is advised.
Is Dutch Bros. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Cold Brew gluten-free?
Yes, this beverage is gluten-free, as none of its ingredients contain gluten.