Schwarzbier (Black Beer)

Dark, dry German lager with a slight roasted flavor instead of the toasted flavor of Munich Dunkel. Darker than Munich Dunkel, and slightly more dry.

Profile

Dark, moderate body, malty beer. Slight bitterness from roasted malt and hops. Hint of caramel. Dark amber to dark brown. No fruitiness, esters and low diacytl. Moderate to high carbonation.

Ingredients

Bulk of color and body is from German Munich malt with Pilsner malt. Some amount of roasted malt. Noble German hops. German lager yeast. Moderate carbonate water.

Examples

Ur-Koestritzer Scwarzbier, Einbecker Schwarzbier, Weeping Radish Black Radisk Dark Lager, Sapporo Black Beer

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