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Vetra Black Coconut

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Vetra Black with toasted coconut added to the brew. The coconut shows as a light, exotic touch in the aroma over the roasted malt of the cold-fermented dark lager, and a restrained bitterness keeps the beer in balance. The strength is 6.8%, as in the original; it is one of three special editions of that beer.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
dark30
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
roastedmaltytoasty
roasted
malty
toasty
tropical
clean
coffee
Aroma
The nose opens with toasted and slightly charred malt character, providing an earthy base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vetra Black Coconut

◎ Appearance

Deep black with brown undertones, presenting a dense and opaque body typical of the Schwarzbier style. The head forms a tight, tan-colored collar that adheres well to the glass, creating fine lacing on the side walls. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, suggesting a controlled pour and proper conditioning.

deep blackopaquefine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted and slightly charred malt character, providing an earthy base. Over this foundation sits a distinctive coconut note—subtle and exotic rather than sweetened or artificial—creating an intriguing contrast to the roasted grain backdrop. A whisper of herbal Edelhopfen presence rounds out the aromatic profile without dominating.

toasted maltcoconut, exoticherbalroasted grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters with mild roasted malt flavors, developing into smooth chocolate and light coffee notes through the middle. The coconut adjunct surfaces gently on the tongue, adding a creamy, almost mineral dimension that complements rather than overwhelms the base beer. Bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU, arriving late and departing cleanly to maintain balance.

roasted maltchocolate, coffeecreamy coconutrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading with a dry, slightly mineral edge. No sharp bite remains; instead, a subtle warmth from the 6.8% ABV lingers alongside faint coconut and malt echoes.

dry finishmineral edgewarming alcohol
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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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