Schwarzbier (Black Beer)
Schwarzbier (Black Beer) is an German Lager beer style. It typically presents as very dark brown to black, with a pale-colored head.. Medium malt aroma displays a mild roasted malt character. Malt sweetness is low to medium and displays a mild roasted malt character without bitterness. Hop aroma and flavor is very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.
- ABV
- 3.8%-4.9%
- IBU
- 22-30
- OG
- 1.044-1.052
- FG
- 1.010-1.016
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:3.8%-4.9%
ABW:3.0%-3.9%
IBU:22-30
Perceived Bitterness:
Low to medium
Color & Appearance
SRM:25-40
EBC:50-80
Clarity:
Beer color may be too dark to perceive. When clarity is perceivable, chill haze should not be present.
Gravity & Body
Original Gravity:1.044-1.052
Original Gravity °P:11-12.9
Final Gravity:1.010-1.016
Final Gravity °P:2.6-4.1
Body:
Low to medium-low
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Medium malt aroma displays a mild roasted malt character. Malt sweetness is low to medium and displays a mild roasted malt character without bitterness.
Hop Profile:
Hop aroma and flavor is very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.
Fermentation Character:
Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be present.
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association beer style guidelines.
No beers have been reviewed in this style.