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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).
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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.
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