Schwarzbier Also Known As:   Schwarzpils, Schwarzes Pils Translated, it means "Black Beer," the Schwarzbier is a dark beer with a long tradition throughout Germany, but especially in Thuringia (Thüringen) and Saxony (Sachsen).        Photo: © Deutsche Brauer-Bund      Classification:  Vollbier Type of Beer:  Lager Alcohol Content:  4.8-5% Extract Value:  11% IBU:  25-30 Region:  Throughout Germany Well Known Brands Kloster Mönchshof, Köstritzer Beer Characteristics Malt-accented dark brew. Rich, mild, medium-bodied. Firm, creamy foam. Clean, lager taste with hints of chocolate, coffee, and vanilla. Very dark brown in color; opaque. Serving Suggestions Optimal serving temperature is 46° F (8° C). Best served in a tall, fluted or tulip-shaped glass. Food Pairings Goes especially well with steak and game. History Schwarzbier dates back to 1543 and was first produced in Thuringia (Thüringen) and Saxony (Sachsen).  Additional Information A popular mixed drink in Germany, known as Greifswalder or Dunkles Radler, is a combination of Schwarzbier and cola.