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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
coffeeroastedclean
coffee
roasted
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by freshly roasted coffee and espresso, with a light roast bitterness threading through the top notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 7–9°C

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

Pint glass

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

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About Schwarzbier

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What is a Schwarzbier?

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