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No Filter

Black Hops Brewing
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🌍 Australia · Schwarzbier · One of 42 Schwarzbiers in hopIQ

Brewed together with a coffee roaster from Burleigh Heads, No Filter is a dark lager with coffee added at three stages: whole beans in the mash, a fine espresso grind in the whirlpool and a coarse grind during fermentation. It pours dark, and the aroma is led by freshly roasted coffee and espresso with a light roast bitterness behind it. The body is modest and smooth, and the finish turns crisp and dry.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Schwarzbier.
Malt character
coffee
roasted
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for No Filter

Appearance

No Filter presents a deep mahogany to near-black pour, characteristic of the Schwarzbier style. The beer displays excellent clarity despite its dark complexion, with a tan head that settles to a thin collar with moderate lacing. Carbonation appears restrained, befitting a traditional dark lager.

deep mahoganycleartan headrestrained carbonation

Aroma

The nose is dominated by freshly roasted coffee and espresso, with a light roast bitterness threading through the top notes. Behind the coffee-forward character sit subtle roasted malt undertones and a whisper of cocoa depth. The aroma remains clean and focused, with no off-notes or fermentation byproducts.

roasted coffeeespressolight roast bitternesssubtle cocoa

Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, coffee-driven entry that avoids astringency. Mid-palate reveals a modest malt sweetness that grounds the coffee character, while a dry roasted bitterness builds gradually without aggression. The body is lean but never thin, allowing the coffee integration to remain the focal point.

coffee-ledsmoothdry roastedlean body

Finish

The finish turns crisp and dry, with the coffee bitterness extending cleanly into the aftertaste. The overall impression is refreshing and clean, with no lingering heaviness.

crisp finishcoffee-driven aftertasteclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of No Filter

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with No Filter

About Schwarzbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Schwarzbier?

Schwarzbier is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Schwarzbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same coffee, roasted, dry character as No Filter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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