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Flat White

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Real espresso gives this Coffee Stout its coffee backbone, with chocolate notes and a velvety feel. It was developed with a local coffee roaster, who prepared every espresso shot by hand. Pale Ale malt, roasted barley, chocolate malt and oats form the base, with East Kent Goldings and Fuggle as hops, at 25 IBU. Brewed at Bier Factory in Rapperswil-Jona on Lake Zurich.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
coffeechocolateroasted
coffee
chocolate
roasted
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
Real espresso dominates the nose, bringing roasted coffee grounds and a subtle earthiness to the forefront.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flat White

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in color, with an opaque body characteristic of the style. A dense, tan head forms readily and persists across the glass, leaving clean sheets of lacing as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the creamy visual texture.

deep brown-blackopaquepersistent headclean lacing

◌ Aroma

Real espresso dominates the nose, bringing roasted coffee grounds and a subtle earthiness to the forefront. Supporting layers of cocoa and dark chocolate emerge beneath, with a hint of toasted grain and dry roasted barley that anchors the profile. The hop character remains restrained, allowing the coffee and malt complexity to lead.

espresso, coffee groundscocoa, dark chocolateroasted graindry, earthy

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced coffee and chocolate notes that mirror the aroma, complemented by a velvety, almost creamy mouthfeel from the oat adjunct and roasted malt base. Mid-palate reveals subtle dark fruit undertones and a gentle bitterness from East Kent Goldings and Fuggle hops, which lingers without dominating. The finish remains smooth and full-bodied, with the coffee character fading gradually into cocoa and malt sweetness.

coffee-forwardvelvety, creamydark chocolatelow bitternessmalty sweetness

◑ Finish

A medium-length, warming finish with lingering espresso and chocolate notes. The aftertaste remains smooth and slightly sweet, without harsh edges or excessive dryness.

warmingcoffee and cocoa fadesmooth aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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What is a Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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