Schwarzbier

Schwarzbier

2495 beers | 3.457 Avg Score

A dark brown to black German lager, the schwarzbier ("black beer") is suprisingly lighter bodied than its color would suggest. Schwarzbiers, while not weak in malt character, tend to emphasize a hoppy bitterness and often finish somewhat dry and with a medium mouthfeel. Roasted, overly bitter, and sweet flavors do not overrun these beers like in many stouts or porters, although they can display some chocolate, caramel, and light coffee aspects (short of anything "burnt"). Schwarzbiers can be a pretty site to look at with their dark bodies and fairly persistent tan heads.

Beer | Location Reviews Score
Rogue Skullsplitter
OR, United States
2
3.380
Midnight Sun BREWtality Espresso Black Bier
AK, United States
2
3.340
Herslev Bryghus Schwarzbier
Denmark
2
2.880
Laitilan Kievari Schwarz
Finland
2
3.060
Heavy Seas / Devils Backbone Land Ho! Black Pilsner Style Lager
MD, United States
2
3.240
Buckbean Very Noddy
NV, United States
2
3.420
Barley Days Ursa Minor Black Lager
Canada
2
3.080
Sigtuna Black October
Sweden
2
3.140
Darguner Schwarzbier
Germany
2
3.080
Silver Peak Schwarzbier
NV, United States
2
3.160
Devils Backbone Schwartz Bier
VA, United States
2
3.340
Whiprsnapr Black Sunshine
Canada
2
3.080
Union Craft Blackwing Lager
MD, United States
2
3.120
Saranac Black Lager
NY, United States
2
3.140
Thirsty Dog Rail Dog
OH, United States
2
3.340
Zwönitzer Schwarz-Bier
Germany
2
3.220
Leavenworth Bakke Hill Black Lager
WA, United States
2
3.280
Birradamare 'na Biretta Nera
Italy
2
3.480
Petra Escura Premium
Brazil
2
2.900
Dingslebener Lava Schwarzbier
Germany
2
3.240