Four Peaks Black Betty from Four Peaks Brewing Company

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Brewed by Four Peaks Brewing Company
Style: Schwarzbier
Tempe, Arizona USA

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Ratings Average Score Seasonal ABV Style Pctl Serve in
2 3.55/5.0 3.19/5.0 Special 5% 0 Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein

Commercial Description:
This almost black lager originates from Germany and is most closely associated with Porter. The difference being the long maturation period (or lagering time) required to produce a true Schwartzbier. The flavor is reminiscent of treacle, coffee and toasted malt. It is not and should not be perceived as burnt or ashy like some stouts. Black Betty has 5% alc/vol and a smooth character that marks most lager beers. The name, of course, comes from the Huddy Ledbetter song from the 1940’s which was made popular by the band Ram Jam and later by the Black Crows and U2, among others.

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AHouse (18), Phoenix, Arizona, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Aug 16, 2005

Poured from tap, had a strong aroma and a good head. Excellent flavour of chocolate and a little carmel. Very black in colour with a whitish tan head. Lite after taste and not that heavy body. Excellent beer, very recommendable.

Bockyhorsey (2487), Mesa, Arizona, USA

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	7/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Aug 14, 2005

On Tap at Tempe location. First whiif you get a malt house aroma. Aslo had a roasted chocolate aroma to it. Black Body with small tan head and decent lacing. Beer had a mild bitterness at first then in the middle and end a mild sweet malty flavor. Smooth on the palate and a refreshing beer.

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