Schwarzbier

Style: Schwarzbier, or German Black Lager The Köstritzer brewery is located in Bad Köstritz, which is close to Gera in Thuringia. The brewery was founded in 1543 and it is one of the oldest producers of Schwarzbier (black lager) in Germany. One of the most famous drinkers of Köstritzer Schwarzbier was Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who sustained himself on black beer from Köstritz when he was unable to eat during a period of illness. Schwarzbier means “black beer” in German. It is a medium-bodied, malt-accented dark brew, very opaque and deep-sepia in color, with a chewy texture and a firm, creamy, long-lasting head. In spite of its dark color, it comes across as a soft and elegant brew that is rich, mild, and surprisingly balanced. It never tastes harsh, toasty or acrid. The beer is often referred to as a Schwarzpils, a “black Pils,” but, unlike a blond Pils, which can be assertively bitter, the hop bitterness in Schwarzbier is always gentle and subdued. In a glass, Schwarzbier looks much like a British dark ale, but looks can be deceiving. Schwarzbier, unlike a British ale, has a clean lager taste that leaves next to no perception of fruitiness on the palate. Instead, Schwarzbier produces very mild, almost bittersweet, notes of chocolate, coffee, and vanilla. Like most traditional German lagers, Schwarzbier has a malty middle, but the sweetness is never cloying or overpowering. The beer is moderately to well attenuated and the finish tends to be dry. Its alcohol level by volume is in the range of 4.5 to 5%, rarely higher. To accentuate the Schwarzbier’s dark elegance and appealing head, always serve it in a tall, fluted or tulip-shaped glass. 4.5%—5% ABV. Germany.

Brooklyn Winter Lager is our answer to the heavy ales and stouts that emerge in wintertime. Though dark in color with a sturdy presence, our Schwarzbier-inspired lager layers notes of chocolate, roasted barley, and dark bread into a 5.6% ABV frame that finishes surprisingly light and pleasantly dry. Winter means different things depending where you live, but Brooklyn Winter Lager is ready for any chill.

Cloaked in Mystery, this Black Lager is brewed with traditional old world ingredients and cutting edge lagering techniques. The perfect balance between old and new.

It’s not often that a great summer swell coincides with a full moon, but when they collide, nature affords us a rare opportunity to paddle out long after everyone has called it a day. These moments are a solitary pursuit with empty lineups, but those who carve graceful lines under a full moon understand how things can be dark lonely and rewarding at the same time. So next time you paddle in from an overcrowded beach break, remember that nothing tastes better than a cold beer after a session. We suggest a glass of this smooth roasty black lager for contemplating empty lineups and waves that go on for days. Most likely, you’ll long for epic summer swells under moon lit sessions opening the doors to isolation and empty secret spots of an age trying to pass us by. Note: Formerly Midnight Sessions Lager.

Black as the midnight sky, bold as a pirate! An easy drinking lager with roasted maltiness and a smooth crisp finish. 2014 World Beer Championship Silver Medal and 2013 North American Brewers Gold Medal.

This is a delicious but not often seen Lager style. Our version is made with malts from Deer Creek Malthouse in Glen Mills, PA. There are subtle roasty notes paired with a rich malty sweetness and is still very easy drinking.

Discover Duck Rabbit Schwarzbier Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Just like the story of Aschenputtel (Cinderella), Midnight Strikes is an unexpected favorite, even if you’ve never had a Schwarzbier. Schwarzbier originated from southern Thuringen and northern Franconia in Germany and is a variant of the Munich Dunkel style. Sometimes referred to as a “black pilsner” this beer is rarely that dark and doesn’t have strong roasted or porter-like flavors. Midnight Strikes keeps with German tradition and is balanced throughout combining subtle, smooth roast malt flavors with hints of caramel. Don’t let looks deceive, this flavorful beer is easy to drink and may just win your heart.

Rich and malty like the great German dunkels that inspired it, Dixie Blackened Voodoo Lager balances premium roasted barley malts with Mt. Hood and Cascade hops. The result is a dark, mysterious brew known for its bewitching character and magical spirit. ABV: 5.5%

Caramel malt sweetness and trademark rich, creamy head. A fitting homage to our Grandfather's apprenticeship at the Duke of Baden's brewery in Germany's Black Forest region.

Discover Black Noddy Lager Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Launched in 1940 during the Portuguese World Exhibition, Sagres Preta is a dark coloured beer, moderately rich, with a pleasant caramel "bouquet".

We like this beer for lots of reasons. It’s a traditional old world beer style and it’s a lager, so it takes time to make but it also has roasted & toasted malt flavors. And while it’s light to medium in body, it’s black with a quick, crisp finish. Add in six imported malts and two European hop varieties, you’ll taste why this true to style DB favorite is an award winner! Gold Medal 2014 GABF. Gold World Beer Cup 2016

*This keg requires an "A" system coupler. Kegs are intended for Kegerator use only. TAP NOT INCLUDED. NOTE: An additional deposit charge per keg may be placed on your card. A representative from Drizly or the store will be in contact to confirm all details prior to delivery. Empty barrels will be picked up upon delivery of new kegs. For special requests, please contact: kegs@drizly.com --------------- How many beers are in a keg? 1/2 Barrel = 15.5 gallons = 165 beers 50 Liter = 13.2 gallons = 140 beers 1/4 Barrel = 7.75 gallons = 82 beers 1/6 Barrel = 5.2 gallons = 55 beers

Fermented for an extended period of time, this dark brew boasts a stunning contrast between the glossy black tone of the beer and the smoothness of the modest pale head. This glossy black beer is called "Shikkoku," named after the famed elegant jet-black lacquer work of Japan.

This Black Ale is low in gravity, clean, crisp, and flavor-filled; giving off a bread-like aroma. This beer proves that deep colors do not signify rich beers and our Black Ale is deceptively light on the tongue. A wise man once said, "You underestimate the power of the Dark Side! Give yourself to the Dark Side. It is the only way you can save your friends. Yes, your thoughts betray you" and he was right.

The name Xingu reminiscent of the Amazon rain forest and - not without justification. The specialty beer is named after a river in the Amazon region and also the ingredient cassava indicates this origin. A rough recipe of black, soft beer can already be found in a document from 1557. Some 430 years later, a journalist, a hotel owner and a lawyer came up with the idea to revive this beer recipe again. In the meantime, the brewed from corn and cassava Xingu Black Beer a covered with awards, internationally successful specialty beer . Brazil and the United States so far form the main sales regions of Xingu Black Beer, which has recently been exported to Australia and England. Now, the strong-tasting, yet light is dark beer available in Germany. Beer: Color deep black with reddish-brown sheen, foam fine pores and light brown, stick to the glass, smell very strong, reminiscent of corn, roasted flavors, savory and round. The taste is a wealth of flavors that unfold sequentially. First, roasted aromas and tangy freshness, then a beautifully bound gentle bitter note, and decaying again a pleasant, gentle roasting flavor without bitterness.

Black Lager

This black lager combines a big roasted malt character with plentiful additions of aromatic hops. Magnum, Cascade, Columbus, Centennial and Cluster in the kettle, hopback and dry hop additions add a piney, resinous, light citrusy flavor and aroma. A bitter finish contrasts the full malty body.

Our unique spin on a classic – deep, dark, rich, sweetness improvises into a lusciously enjoyable and easy drinking jam with a heavy coconut, chocolate, vanilla and milk sugar infusion. Derek wrote this.

Mönchshof Schwarzbier- “the Black Pils”- is a brewing wonder and a brew-lover’s dream. Supremely drinkable, dry and beautifully hopped, yet loaded with dark malt flavor.

A high-quality, low-fermented full beer with 5.0% by volume of alcohol. Its tasty fresh taste and the outstanding product packaging in the ironing bottle promises a special beer experience.

Discover Matchless Noble Black Lager Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Brewed with organic two-row, chocolate, black, Munich malt, roasted barley, organic yerba mate, and Cascade, Centennial, Tettnang, and Hallertau hops. The yerba mate provides a natural source of caffeine equal to 1/2 of a cup of coffee per 12-ounce bottle.

A Resignation Recipe Brewed In Collaboration with Redhook. A toast lager with notes of chocolate and coffee. Unlike a heavy porter or a stout it’s amazingly light, crispy, and sessionable. KCCO Black is a delicious misfit.

Looks like a porter, drinks like a lager. That’s the philosophy behind our smooth, perfectly roasted Brewmaster’s Black.

This black lager is light bodied and smooth with layered roasted malt characteristics and notes of unsweetened cacao nibs, carob and black coffee. Extra quaffable and dry with a pleasing long bitter finish.

A Bohemian Black Lager is a rare and delicious style of beer, referred to in Germany as Schwarzbier. Shiner Bohemian Black Lager remains true to this old-world style by using imported Czech Saaz and Styrains Hops and select roasted malts to make it our darkest beer. First brewed to commemorate our 97th anniversary, this Bohemian Black Lager remains true to the old-world heritage of the German and Czech immigrants that settled Shiner. Prosit!

We recently changed this recipe to drop the smoked malt component to 5% from 8%, and like it even better than the last version. We think we’re back in real Schwarzbier territory now, especially after reading more about the dark beers of old Eastern Europe. The beer’s aroma is malty/espresso, with a hint of smoke. On the palate, malt, chocolate and espresso flavors take center stage, along with a hint of smoke. The sweet smokiness just offsets the more bitter/roasty notes, producing a smooth, rich brew. The hops provide balance, but virtually nothing to the aroma. This is the perfect beer to serve with a barbecued steak or tri-tip. It’s also excellent with just about any chocolate dessert!

Discover Wallace Brewing 1910 Black Lager Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.