German-Style Schwarzbier
German Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.044 – 1.052
- FG
- 1.010 – 1.015
- ABV
- 3.8 – 4.9 %
- IBU
- 22 – 30
- Color
- 25 – 40 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Color
Very dark brown to black, with a pale-colored head.
Clarity
Beer color may be too dark to perceive. When clarity is perceivable, chill haze should not be present.
Malt aroma & flavor
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 & flavor
Hop aroma and flavor is very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.
Bitterness
Low to medium
Fermentation character
Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be present.
Body
Low to medium-low
Brew to this style
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.