This traditional lager is medium in body with a deep roasted character. Its dark color and rich malty flavor come from specially roasted caramel and chocolate malts. This brew is lightly hopped with Noble Bavarian hops for a soft spiciness and a smooth clean finish.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by Ackman from Nantucket, MA, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (10/22/2008 10:31:00 AM)
"My first schwarzbier. A nice deep black color greets you when its poured into the glass. It leaves a nice little tan head in the glass. Perhaps one of the best american examples."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
10/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
10/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.8)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $5 Unit Cost: $6.67 per Pint
[2] Review by Cybercat from Atlanta, GA, USA who has tried this beer once. (10/16/2008 9:18:27 PM)
"Opaque and sable, it looks like a porter or stout. Aroma is stouty and inviting - strong roast smell with overtone of molasses and a hint of salt. Flavor has both malt and hop components with smoky and coffee tones and just a whisper of sweetness. Though it does not have quite the nice thick feel of a good stout or porter, it is very satisfying and enjoyable. Very different from any lager I have ever tried!"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.3)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by Chef Chad from Grand Junction, CO, USA who has tried this beer many times. (10/4/2008 11:23:24 AM)
"This is one of the best Sam Adams beers. Pours a really dark brown with a slight white head. Smells of malt and some german lager something. NIce almost full body with a pleasing feel on the palette. Flavor is roasty and malty and full of chocolate goodness. "
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $2 Unit Cost: $2.67 per Pint
[4] Review by BIgManne from Tupelo, MS, USA who has tried this beer many times. (8/26/2008 1:36:36 AM)
"well this pours ,you guessed it black with a thick tan head. aromas are sweet with honey ,coffee ,chocolate and some spice. flavors are nice, coffee being the most present with some sweet caramel hidden in there. almost taste like a stout. a very nice brew"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.4)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $0 Unit Cost: $0 per Pint
[5] Review by StBlues from Lubbock, TX, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (8/5/2008 7:59:26 AM)
"This beer pours a very dark brown almost black. It has a high malt aroma with some light coffee notes. It has a light to medium body and decent mouth feel from low carbonation. Very light coffee/chocolate flavor with the roasted malts. Overall a pretty fair offering from the folk at S.A."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.67 Unit Cost: $2.23 per Pint
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(4.8)
