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Gordon Biersch Schwarzbier


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68
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A Schwarzbier brewed by
Gordon Biersch Brewing Company

Palo Alto, California USA

bottled
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1043.28/5.03.27/5.04.2%69.8 Lager glass, Stein P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Although literally meaning "black beer" in German, Schwarzbier has a light body with a dry, roasted finish, Gold Medal winner at the 2006 World Beer Cup and the 2007 Great American Beer Festival.
OG: 11.2 P

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 Numenor (817), Richmond, Virginia, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/514/20

May 5, 2008  
At the brewpub in D.C. Deep red, almsot brown body with a white head. Light smoke aroma with some hint of honey and roasted malts. Sweet and dry taste with a hint of light grass. Ending is somewhat bland and dry.

 ratman197 (2260), Arvada, Colorado, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/56/103/512/20
Aug 24, 2008  
On tap @ Gordon Biersch Flatirons poured a clear dark brown with a lasting creamy tan head. Aromas of roasted malt, toffee, light smoke, light carmel and a hint of licorice. Palate was light bodied and smooth. Flavors of roasted malt, camel, lighjt fruittiness and light smoke with a smooth bittersweet finish.


 nbutler11 (132), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/513/20
Aug 15, 2008  
Poured a coffee color with a trim tan head from the tap in Tempe. Very toasted aroma and flavor. Sicky body with mild carbonation and faint traces of cocoa. A bit dry, but easily the best GB beer I’ve had.


 dwyerpg (2042), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Aug 7, 2008  
Quite roasty aroma. This definitely is the most complex of the beers I’ve had from these guys. Roasty and a bit heavier; not amazing but good. Still light enough to have a few.


 boto (1208), Granby, Connecticut, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Aug 6, 2008  
Draught @ Washington, DC location: This one pours an opaque brown color. There was a tight, off-white head on it that didn’t last too long but left some lacing. There were some roasted and caramel malts to the nose. It also had some earthy hop notes. The taste was along similar lines to the aroma, and was nicely balanced. Some roasted malts, caramel, chocolate, but no real sweetness. Earthiness and a touch of biscuit also. Perhaps a little nutty also. Nice.


 yespr (6259), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Aug 6, 2008  
From tap in Pasadena. Pours dark brown with a redish glare and a lacing white head. Solid roasted malt and liqourice hops aroma, very inviting. Dry, roasted and liqourice flavour in a tasty and smooth mix. Lovely.




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