The invention relates to a coffee beverage base being substantially
non-alcoholic and comprising a fermented coffee component comprising
coffee aroma, which fermented coffee component, has a modulated coffee
aroma with fruity and/or floral notes due to the fermentation of the
coffee aroma. Further the invention relates to a ready-to-drink coffee
beverage which when prepared for consumption form a beer like beverage
with a foam. The invention also relates to a process for making such
products.