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1906 Black Coupage

Hijos de Rivera
Spain·Dark Lager
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A bold dark lager from the 1906 premium range. Notes of coffee and liquorice over a roasted malt base — smooth, full-bodied and warming. One of the most complex dark beers from a Spanish macro.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark32
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AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
European Beer Star 2025
German-Style Dunkler Bock
★Bronze — European Beer Star 2025 (German-Style Dunkler Bock)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcoffeemalty
roasted
coffee
malty
dark fruit
toasty
earthy
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted malt and pronounced coffee character, complemented by subtle liquorice and dark chocolate notes.
also:chocolate
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 1906 Black Coupage

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to black in color with excellent clarity and a rich, dense tan head that persists well. The beer presents a sophisticated, polished appearance befitting its premium positioning. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated.

deep mahoganydense tan headclearwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt and pronounced coffee character, complemented by subtle liquorice and dark chocolate notes. A warming alcohol presence adds complexity without being intrusive. Clean lager character underpins the aromatic profile.

roasted maltcoffeeliquoricedark chocolate

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with rich, malty body that delivers coffee and chocolate flavors upfront. The mid-palate maintains depth with roasted grain character and subtle liquorice notes, while restrained bitterness (28 IBU) allows the malt complexity to shine. The 7.2% ABV provides warming alcohol depth without harshness.

smoothcoffee-forwardroastedfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with lingering roasted malt and subtle chocolate notes. A modest warming sensation from the alcohol carries through without overstaying its welcome.

cleandryroasted aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
85
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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