German Style Schwarzbier
German Style Schwarzbiers are very dark brown to black, with a surprisingly pale-colored head (not excessively brown) with good cling quality.
Medium malt aroma includes a mild roasted malt character. Fruity-ester and diacetyl aromas should not be perceived. Hop aroma is very low to low, deriving from noble-type hops. Malt sweetness is low to medium, and incorporates mild roasted malt character without the associated bitterness. Hop flavor is very low to low, deriving from noble-type hops. Hop bitterness is low to medium. Fruity-ester flavors and diacetyl should not be perceived. Body is low to medium-low, not full bodied.
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