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Jazz Classic

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Jazz Classic is a classic dark beer with a round, easy-drinking character and a dark colour. It is spiced only with the aroma hop Perle, which gives a discreet hop aroma and a pleasant bitterness. In the taste malt and bitterness play together harmoniously, so the beer stays balanced and round without feeling heavy.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyfloraltoasty
malty
floral
toasty
clean
roasted
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained but pleasant malt character, revealing toasted grain and subtle caramel notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jazz Classic

◎ Appearance

Jazz Classic presents a deep mahogany to dark brown body with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The dense foam clings to the glass with good retention, creating fine lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a refined effervescence to the dark liquid.

deep mahogany brownclear and brightpersistent foam collar

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained but pleasant malt character, revealing toasted grain and subtle caramel notes. Perle hops contribute a discreet floral and herbal aroma that enhances without dominating the profile. The overall bouquet is clean and balanced, inviting without aggressive hop or yeast assertion.

toasted malt, carameldelicate floral notesclean and composed

◐ Taste

On the palate, smooth malt sweetness meets a measured bitterness in harmonious interplay. The mid-palate reveals toasted and roasted grain complexity without heaviness, while Perle hops deliver a gentle, lingering bitterness that maintains the beer's round character. The finish remains clean and dry, with no astringency.

smooth malt sweetnessbalanced bitternessroasted grain complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a pleasant dry edge that encourages the next sip. Residual malt and hop bitterness linger gently on the palate without becoming sharp or overstaying.

dry, medium lengthmalt and hop balance
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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