Kulmbacher Mönchshof Schwarzbier

Brewed by Kulmbacher Brauerei (Schörghuber)
Style: Schwarzbier
Kulmbach, Germany

Dark red in color, reminds me of birch beer in appearance, and a tan head. Smells like coffee and toffee. Lazy but present carbonation. Chocolate, coffee, and nuts dominate the flavors. Solid hops round it out. Dry through and through. My first Schwarz, may it always be with you.

Name: Monchshof Schwarzbier
Date: 12/25/2007
Mode: Can
Source: Brick Store Pub

clear dark red, frothy beige head, drippy lace, rich sweet nutty chocolate and caramel aroma, rich chocolate flavor, lots of nutty character, caramel sweetness brings out the chocolate, one of the best schwartzbiers I’ve had

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 15/20
Rating: 3.7/5.0
Drinkability: 9/10
Score: **4

Bottle. Creamy lightbrown excellent mostly lasting head. DArk red-amber wonderfull colour. Moderate malty thin aroma. Moderate bitter flavor. Strong chocolate note. Moderate bitter average finish. Watery palate. Not my favorite schwartzbier.

500ml Flip top. Beautiful dark mahogany beer, almost black, with a lovelly foamy,thick tan head. Dark malty aromas,little hopping .Creamy aroma also. Very nice semi-sweet dark malty flavour, a little sour,lactic even,dark chocolate hints in the back, slightly roasty, tiny amount of hop on the after taste. Very nice mouthfeel well carbonated. Overall an excellent black lager.

minikeg, thanks to xnoxhatex for his creativity in opening this minikeg by dropping it on his kitchen floor. now i open everything by throwing it on the floor first! pours brown with white head. nose has some roast and stale grainy notes. flavor is grainy with mild roast. watery and very boring. surprised this was rated so well.

Bottle. Pours a dark brown colour with lasting head. Aroma and taste is "roasty", with caramel and chocolate undertones. Not strong enough for me though. A bit boring frankly.

Appearance: Pours a dark brown body with mahogany-hued edges and a full, frothy head. Smell: Soft aroma of roasted malt with hints of milk chocolate, dark caramel, and fruit. Taste: Dark maltiness with enough roasty hints and dark caramel to bolster this humble lager. Light touch of chocolate and fruit. Mild hoppiness with very little imparted bitterness, but enough to clean up the finish. Mouthfeel: Medium-thin body. Medium carbonation. Drinkability: A fairly easy-drinking, competent schwarzbier.

Bottle at ØLbaren - thanks to kim for the taste. Clear black - white head. Berries, roasted, sweetness, caramel, light burned - not burned dryness enough, light cardboard. Boring.