90
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
17
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Charlotte, North Carolina
What Our Editors Thought
“Pillowy head is alluring. Aroma is bits of burnt toffee, cacao nib, cappuccino, mint. Those also express in the sip, with a chocolatey-bitter edge across layers of rich caramel. Finishes crisp with a touch of hops.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Mild herbal-piney hop aroma; lightly smoky, roast coffee, toast. Assertive flavors, predominantly coffee and toast malt. Hops are big and out of character; good backing bitterness, though herbal-minty flavor is unusual. Finishes slightly sweet. A hint of burnt character lingers. Enjoyable, but the only thing schwarz is the color.”
What the Brewers Say
“Our take on a traditional German black lager.”
Review printed in: Living the Lager Life (June-July 2020)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: April 24, 2020