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Morning Star

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A lager brewed with coffee from a roaster in the same valley. The coffee sits in the aroma as roast and cocoa without taking the beer over, and the lager base stays visible underneath: light bready malt, low bitterness, a clean fermentation character. The finish is dry rather than sweet, and the roast fades quickly instead of clinging, which keeps the beer closer to a lager than to a stout.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
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
bready
chocolate
malty
Aroma
Coffee dominates the nose with roasted grain and cocoa undertones, yet the lager base remains perceptible beneath.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Morning Star

◎ Appearance

Light straw gold with excellent clarity and bright, clean transparency. A modest white head forms and recedes quickly, leaving only trace lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation evident throughout.

straw goldclear and brightlight carbonation

◌ Aroma

Coffee dominates the nose with roasted grain and cocoa undertones, yet the lager base remains perceptible beneath. The coffee presence is confident without overwhelming; bready malt notes provide a grounding counterpoint. No harsh or clinging roast character—the overall impression stays balanced and approachable.

coffee, roast, cocoalight bread maltclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is dry and crisp, with coffee and light roasted grain flavors taking the lead. Mid-palate shows bready malt and a delicate chocolate note; bitterness remains restrained and well-integrated. The coffee fades steadily rather than lingering, preserving the clean lager character and keeping sweetness minimal.

dry, roastedlow bitternesscrisp and clean

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with the roast character dissipating quickly. The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, leaving only a faint malt and coffee memory.

dry finishrefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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About Coffee Lager

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